The Autism Parents’ Guide to Reclaiming Your Life
How to Build the Best Life While Successfully Raising a Child With Autism
by Deanna Picon
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Pub Date Jun 19 2014 | Archive Date Nov 19 2015
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Description
What now? All the focus is rightfully placed on getting the help the child needs. But what about the parents – and their shock, fear and maybe even denial. Few people ever seem to realize
that parents in this situation have special needs , too.
This life-affirming guide provides parents with proven techniques and a clear-cut action plan to help overcome the challenges of raising a child with autism, while focusing on building a healthy and rewarding life for themselves.
As a parent of a non-verbal, 18-year-old son with autism, Deanna Picon understands the impact of autism on a family. She informs parents that their roller coaster of emotions and “nuclear side effects,” which she calls the “Autism Parents Spectrum Disorder,” is completely normal. Deanna provides strategies to help them adjust to their new, unexpected reality.
Deanna refers to autism as “the enemy” of parents, one that can take away their mental and physical health, their relationships and joy in their lives…if they let it. Therefore, parents should declare war and she provides a detailed “battle plan” that deals with autism head on.
About the author:
Deanna Picon is the Founder of Your Autism Coach, LLC . The company provides personalized guidance and support for parents of autistic and special needs children. It offers seminars that give parents coping strategies and proven techniques to maintain a healthy, emotional outlook.
Deanna’s personal mission is to empower parents as they advocate for their children, while balancing productive work and family lives. She brings more than 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. Deanna lives in New York City with her husband and son.
Advance Praise
"This book provided me with an insight as to how a parent might react and process the different emotions that occur with a new diagnosis of autism. I would highly recommend it to parents of newly diagnosed children. It will give them a good perspective of the road ahead and comfort in knowing how others have dealt with the situation and not only survived but thrived." —Dr. Sheryl Cohen, Assistant Medical Director, PM Pediatrics, Syosset, NY
"Reading the book enabled me to understand the mindset of parents of special needs children. It’s an excellent resource for therapists who work in schools and with parents."—Antonia Schroeder, Speech Pathologist
"Your book about the parents of children with autism has touched me in many ways. The personal and the professional approach is truly the first comprehensive review of the family issues and how to meet the daily challenges and events. The organization and presentation are excellent.”—Linda Snyder, MSW, LCWS, Director of Social Services, Bergen Regional Medical Center
Small Press Bookwatch: May 2015
Midwest Book Review
Synopsis: "The Autism Parents' Guide To Reclaiming Your Life: How To Build The Best Life While Successfully Raising A Child With Autism" autism expert Deanna Picon offers information and support designed specifically for the mothers and fathers of children with autism. Herself the mother of a non-verbal, autistic son, autism coach Picon has created this unique instruction guide and manual to help parents: Reclaim their lives and take control again; Understand autism's impact on themselves, their families and their personal worlds; Meet the challenges of parenting a child with autism; Build the best life possible for themselves and their families. No one has to let autism define them or defeat them. "The Autism Parents' Guide To Reclaiming Your Life" will help give parents have the power to fight back against autism and succeed.
Critique: Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child's life. The signs typically develop gradually, but some children with autism will reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace and then regress. As practical and informative as it is 'user friendly' and reassuring, "The Autism Parents' Guide To Reclaiming Your Life: How To Build The Best Life While Successfully Raising A Child With Autism" is should be considered essential reading for any parent or family member having to deal with an autistic child.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781497581227 |
| PRICE | $22.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Kim F, Reviewer
This was a very interesting read- perfect for families with newly diagnosed children. It reminds us that none of us have the life we expected to lead- but we can still enjoy the life we have. There will be tough days ahead- but you have to keep reminding yourself that you are doing a wonderful job for your young person. When there is what we call a 'Planet Autism' day- your child is still the child you love- it's the autism causing this present spell of behaviour. On the same vein- your child's behaviour can be down to the simple every day things that all children experience at some point, although they have autism they are a child first and foremost. They get tired, they get hungry etc!
There will be times when people around you give you 'that look'- we've all experienced that. You just have to remind yourself that the autism makes it extremely difficult for your child to cope in that particular situation. You are NOT a bad parent, your child is NOT a naughty child- they are just experiencing an overload of stimulation and finding it hard to cope.
It encourages you to take time for yourself- and whilst I agree that this is extremely important it isn't always that easy to find someone prepared to spend a few hours with your child whilst you have a few hours out of the house. It becomes more difficult the older they get. But I do agree with the advice that you need to take the time to be yourself at some point
Nickie E, Reviewer
I really needed to read this at this time in my life. I have a son that has Down Syndrome and Autism we are transitioning from High School to whatever comes next. This book literally made me tear up, I have been feeling a lot of the things the Author mentions and I needed to hear someone give me permission to live my life and not feel guilty.
I will definitely read this over and over again. I wish I had this book years ago.
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