EXCEPTIONAL BOOKS

The Autism Parents’ Guide to Reclaiming Your Life

HOW PARENTS CAN OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF RAISING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHILE BUILDING A REWARDING LIFE FOR THEMSELVES

By Deanna Picon

“Deanna Picon’s passion and commitment is inspirational as she lovingly guides families affected by autism on their journey together. Her published works provide the reassuring support so many parents with special needs children seek on a daily basis. Deanna is a real asset to the autism community.” —Amy KD Tobik, Editor-in-Chief, Exceptional Needs Today

The Autism Parents’ Guide to Reclaiming Your Life provides special needs parents with proven techniques and a clear-cut action plan to build a good life for themselves and their family. This ground-breaking and life-affirming book was written specifically for and is completely about the parents of special needs children. 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. Whether you are determined, scared, or simply feeling a bit numb and overwhelmed, you will see there is hope. And whether you are a family member, friend, or professional, you will learn how to understand and support the parents of special needs children.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As the parent of a non-verbal, young man with autism, Deanna Picon personally understands the impact of autism on a family. She knows first-hand how heartbreaking a diagnosis of autism 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 is the founder of Your Autism Coach, LLC, which provides comprehensive support programs and seminars for parents of special needs children. Her personal mission is to empower parents as they advocate for their children while balancing productive work and family lives. Deanna’s articles have appeared in Autism Parenting Magazine, Exceptional Parent Magazine, and Parenting Special Needs Magazine. She is the recipient of both the 2018 “Top Parental Advice Writer Award” and 2015 “Top Life Coach Writer Award” from Autism Parenting Magazine. Her academic credits include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.

Website: www.yourautismcoach.com Email: info@yourautismcoach.com