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. • Whether you are determined, scared, or simply feeling a bit numb and overwhelmed, you will see that 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. • Nobody ever gets the life they expected. But, with a little assistance and a positive and realistic outlook, we can make the best of the life we have been given. You and your family can have a good life – as good as any other family. I want to show you how, so let's get started! Deanna Picon Founder, Your Autism Coach LLC As a 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 established YOUR AUTISM COACH, LLC to help parents successfully meet the distinctive challenges of raising autistic and special needs children. Her company provides a comprehensive program of personalized guidance and support for parents, along with seminars that give parents coping strategies and proven techniques to maintain a healthy, emotional outlook. Her personal mission is to empower parents as they advocate for their children, while balancing productive work and family lives. 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. She has coached, trained and advised business professionals from senior corporate executives to individual entrepreneurs and small business owners. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University. She is a graduate of the Management Training and Development Diploma Program from New York University's Management Training Institute. Deanna lives in New York City with her husband and son. She can be reached through her website at www.YourAutismCoach.com.