Deanna Picon is the founder of YOUR AUTISM COACH, LLC and the author of The Autism Parents' Guide To Reclaiming Your Life. This innovative and life-affirming guide is written specifically for and completely about the parents of autistic children.  It provides parents with proven techniques and realistic strategies to help overcome the challenges of raising an autistic child, while focusing on building a rewarding life for themselves.

Deanna's company provides personalized guidance and support for parents, along with seminars that give parents strategies to maintain a healthy, emotional outlook.  Her personal mission to empower parents as they advocate for their children, while balancing productive work and family lives.

As a parent of a non-verbal, young man with autism, Deanna 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, she also recognizes the special joys, rewarding experiences and unique life gifts which can result from raising a child with special needs.

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.