COACHING SERVICES provided by Deanna Picon
A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DEANNA
As a mother of a non-verbal, young adult man with autism, I know firsthand what you're going through.
Raising a child with autism or special needs requires a considerable amount of skill, patience, sacrifice, inner strength and self-discipline to cope with all the constant demands, pressures and responsibilities placed upon you.
However, I've found that one of the biggest challenges to handling everything and perserving your sanity is not having anyone to honestly talk to or share your deepest concerns with.
And although, there are friends and family members, you may not feel 100% comfortable speaking to them about your true feelings regarding your situation.
Isolation can become your worst enemy. It's during these stressful times that you can really benefit from speaking with someone you can trust, is professionally trained and more importantly, truly understands what it means to be a special needs parent.
In addition to my "lived", personal experience, I also have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Syracuse University.
I established YOUR AUTISM COACH to help parents, like myself, successfully meet the unique challenges of raising autistic and special needs children.
My goal is to empower parents as they advocate for their children, while balancing productive work and family lives.
Coaching isn't psychotherapy. I don't work on your past. My role is to be "in the present" and move you forward, so you can focus on your future and build a good life for you and your family.
At YOUR AUTISM COACH, coaching is a collaborative process and based on a partnership.
My coaching sessions can help you learn more about yourself and make the desired changes in your life that will benefit you, your child and your family.
I'll partner and work with you to:
- come to terms with your child's diagnosis
- adapt to a life you didn't plan for
- identify and implement personal and achievable goals
- create positive, action plans
- develop new skills and coping strategies
- turn obstacles into opportunities
- gain clarity and perspective
Parents have to be proactive about seeking treatment for their children, but also realistic to know that sometimes they need help for themselves as well.
A child's disability also impacts family relationships, which is why I also work with couples, siblings, grandparents and other family members.
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