As a psychotherapist, author, and consultant, Karen Derman  has helped thousands of children and their families  over the past 25 years.  She completed her masters degree at Goddard College in Plainsfield, Vermont  where she first began  working with special needs children.   Karen is the Author of "The Magic Hole In The Sky" book and audio tape for children and their parents. She is also the Author of "102 Tips to Take Charge of Your Child’s A.D.D."  She has been a workshop leader, speaker, and consultant at schools, hospitals, corporations, and other organizations.   Karen maintains  a private practice in Malibu, California. She is also the Coordinator of the Autism Program  and Director of Parent Training at a major hospital in Los Angeles. She has developed  both programs over the past several years. Karen is currently being  featured in a Video, "The Changing Face of Autism."    Karen's oldest son was legally blind for the first ten years of his life, and she has struggled with attention and learning disabilities since childhood.  These experiences have had a powerful impact on Karen's  life and have deeply influenced  her work with others.