"Your Child Has Autism"

Those are the four words no parent ever wants to hear. 

Now, what do you do?  Who do you turn to for help?  Your world, as you knew it, has just fallen apart.  You're filled with so many overwhelming emotions.

Why Me?                   Why did this happen to my child?

Can I survive this?   How will my family handle this?   

What happens now?     Will my life ever be the same?

At YOUR AUTISM COACH, DEANNA PICON supports and lets you know you're not alone as you deal with the immediate and long-term impact of your child's disability. 

As the mother of a non-verbal, young adult man with autism, Deanna personally understands the unique challenges of raising a child with autism.

Deanna Picon is a nationally recognized autism and special needs parenting expert.

She's the author of the critically-acclaimed book, The Autism Parents' Guide To Reclaiming Your Life. 

This life-affirming book shows parents how to overcome the challenges of raising a child with special needs, while building a rewarding life for themselves.

Additional books include “Surviving The Thunderbolt: How To Cope When Your Child Is Diagnosed With Autism”, “Special Needs Student Success: How To Have A Great School Year With Your Autistic Child” and “Special Needs Holiday Magic: How To Enjoy A Great Holiday Season With Your Autistic Child”.

Deanna has received the "Top Parental Advice" Writer Award twice from Autism Parenting Magazine and the "Top Family Guidance Writer" Award from Exceptional Needs Today Magazine.

Her articles have also appeared in Exceptional Parent Magazine and Parenting Special Needs Magazine.

Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts degree

in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.

YOUR AUTISM COACH's goals are to provide you with a caring, independent sounding board and serve as a resource for you.  Parents receive undivided attention, free of the distractions that may occur in group meetings.  YAC specializes in coaching parents of newly diagnosed children as well as working with parents of young children, teenagers and adults.

YOUR AUTISM COACH's comprehensive support programs includes individual, confidential coaching sessions which address issues and concerns that are important to you and your family.  Coaching sessions are conducted over the telephone to give parents convenience, flexibility and privacy.  Being a parent is a hard job.  Raising a child with autism or special needs is even harder.

The company's seminars are designed to give parents coping strategies and proven techniques to maintain a healthy emotional outlook.