Basile, Carol: - Author Carol Basile Ph.D. Carol is the mother of an Autistic son. She is a teacher, school psychologist and group facilitator.Carol has been in the field of education for almost 40 years and has had the opportunity to teach grades K-12, was a high school counselor and school psychologist. She has specialized in working with at-risk children and adolescents. Carol presently teaches psychology at an Orange County, California college.

Dickinson, John Michael: - Illustrator John Michael Dickinson John Michael Dickinson is an award winning and internationally collected artist. He has studied numerous art mediums with acclaimed artists and has exhibited his work for over 25 years. He has a Master of Arts in Education Degree and, along with his wife, Carol, co-developed a new art technique that was granted a U.S. Patent.Children's book illustration is the perfect marriage of both John Michaels's many years experience as an elementary school educator and professional artist.