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FINALLY - A BOOK THAT IS ALL ABOUT YOU For the first time, an autism expert offers information and support designed specifically for the PARENTS of children with autism. The mother of a non-verbal, autistic son, autism coach Deanna Picon has created this unique book to help you: * Reclaim your life and take control again * Understand autism's impact on you, your family and your world * Meet the challenges of parenting a child with autism * Build the best life possible for you and your family You don't have to let autism define you or defeat you. This book will help give you the power to fight back against autism ... and WIN! * Whether you've just been handed the diagnosis, or you've been dealing with the autism challenge for years, you will find help in these pages.
About the Author
Deanna Picon is the Founder and Principal of Your Autism Coach, LLC. She established the company to help parents successfully meet the distinctive challenges of raising autistic and special needs children. The company provides personalized guidance and comprehensive support programs for parents, along with seminars that give parents coping strategies and proven techniques to maintain a healthy, emotional outlook. Her website is www.yourautismcoach.com.
She is a contributing writer to Autism Parenting Magazine, Exceptional Parent Magazine, GRAND Magazine and Parenting Special Needs Magazine. In January 2016, Deanna was named the "Top Life Coach Writer" by Autism Parenting Magazine.
Deanna's personal mission is to empower parents as they advocate for their children, while balancing productive work and family lives.
The Autism Parents' Guide To Reclaiming Your Life is Deanna's first book. She is very proud of the book because she knows it will help a lot of parents with special needs children. As a parent of a non-verbal, young man with autism, Deanna personally understands the impact of autism on a family. She knows firsthand how heartbreaking a diagnosis can be for parents and the personal struggles that often follow.
But through her own journey with autism, Deanna also recognizes the special joys, rewarding experiences and unique life gifts which can result from raising a child with special needs.
Deanna wrote the book to let parents know that they're going to be okay, can do a very good job of raising their child and still have a successful life.
Deanna brings over 20 years of professional coaching and management development experience to her work, including roles at major Fortune 500 companies such as McGraw-Hill, American Express and Avon Products.
