Description: Becoming an Autism Success Story by Anita Lesko, Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Temple Grandin Diagnosed with autism at age fifty, Anita Lesko always knew something about her was different—but she never let that stop her. In her incredible story, she shares all her secrets to success. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Diagnosed with autism at age fifty, Anita Lesko always knew something about her was different—but she never let that stop her. In her incredible story, she shares with you how she went from an uncoordinated "misfit" kid to the successful and thriving adult she is today! Lesko shares all her secrets to success, including:- Horse therapy to teach coordination and social skills- Visualization and neuroplasticity to "rewire" the brain for success- Hard work and childhood jobs to build skills.- And most importantly: patience and perseverance.Some of the highlights of Anitas life story include graduating college and going on to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist, getting married to her husband in an all-autism wedding, excelling as equestrian and jumping fences up to six feet tall, and even flying in an F-15 fighter jet! Through the framework of her impressive life, Lesko proves that you can do anything you set your mind to—and teaches you how to do it yourself. Author Biography Anita Lesko author of Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends, is an internationally recognized autism advocate and member of Autism Society of Americas Panel of Autistic Advisors. She was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome at the age of fifty. A graduate of Columbia University, Anita was an honored speaker at the United Nations Headquarters for World Autism Awareness Day 2017. She is a contributing author for numerous publications including the Autism Aspergers Digest and The Mighty, and is a blogger for the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. Anitas first book, Aspergers Syndrome: When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemonade, a memoir, was written after she was diagnosed. She co-wrote Been There. Done That. Try This! The Aspies Guide to Life on Earth with Dr. Tony Attwood and Craig Evans. She lives in Florida. Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Power of a Horse Chapter 2: The Uncoordinated Misfit Kid Chapter 3 - Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding, Equine Facilitated Learning and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy Chapter 4: All Horses Have Aspergers Chapter 5: Neuroplasticity & Visualization Chapter 6: Learn How to Use the Power of Visualization in these Easy Steps: It Works for the Most Elite Olympic Athletes in the World Chapter 7: How I learned to use Visualization Chapter 8: How to Stop Anxiety with Visualization Chapter 9: The Human and Animal Connection Chapter 10: Visualizing Through the Darkness Chapter: Horse Therapy/ Hippotherapy Centers Review Anita--as a successful nurse anesthetist with autism--is uniquely qualified to write about how health care professionals can make medical procedures more comfortable for children and adults on the autism spectrum."—Dr. Temple Grandin, author ofThe Way I See It and The Autistic Brain"Temple Grandin has been a wonderful trailblazer for everyone impacted by autism. Anita Leskos book on Temple is a must-read for people who want to understand and accept those with autism. Anitas writings and daily work make her an ideal author for this important book."—Scott Badesch, President/CEO, Autism Society of America, Bethesda, MD"Loaded with practical tips and new ways of thinking about familiar situations, this book is a must-read for parents, teachers, therapists, autistic people, and anyone on the front lines of health care."—Steve Silberman, New York Times bestselling author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity"In 2010, TIME magazine included Temple in its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World." Reading these stories that Anita Lesko has put together so well, you can see why. And you can certainly sense that awe, too."—Mick Jackson, Emmy Award winning director of the HBO Movie Temple Grandin"Anita has identified a real need, and come up with real answers."—John Donvan and Caren Zucker, authors of In a Different Key: The Story of Autism, the Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestseller "Anita Lesko has given us a rare inside view of what makes our hero, Temple Grandin, tick. A must-read!"—Joanne Lara, Author of Autism Movement Therapy and Autism Works Now Review Quote Praise for Anita Leskos The Complete Guide to Autism & Healthcare : "Anita--as a successful nurse anesthetist with autism--is uniquely qualified to write about how health care professionals can make medical procedures more comfortable for children and adults on the autism spectrum." - Dr. Temple Grandin, author of The Way I See It and The Autistic Brain "Temple Grandin has been a wonderful trailblazer for everyone impacted by autism. Anita Leskos book on Temple is a must-read for people who want to understand and accept those with autism. Anitas writings and daily work make her an ideal author for this important book." - Scott Badesch, President/CEO, Autism Society of America, Bethesda, MD "Loaded with practical tips and new ways of thinking about familiar situations, thisbook is a must-read for parents, teachers, therapists, autistic people, and anyone on the front lines of health care." - Steve Silberman, New York Times bestselling author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity "In 2010, TIME magazine included Temple in its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World." Reading these stories that Anita Lesko has put together so well, you can see why. And you can certainly sense that awe, too." - Mick Jackson, Emmy Award winningdirector of the HBO Movie Temple Grandin "Anita has identified a real need, and come up with real answers." - John Donvan and Caren Zucker, authors of In a Different Key: The Story of Autism , the Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestseller "Anita Lesko has given us a rare inside view of what makes our hero, Temple Grandin, tick. A must-read!" - Joanne Lara, Author of Autism Movement Therapy and Autism Works Now Description for Sales People Awards and Honors for Anita Lesko: 2018 Temple Grandin Literary Award Winner for Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends 2018 Autism Live Book of the Year Award Winner for Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends Details ISBN1941765971 Author Dr. Temple Grandin Publisher Future Horizons Incorporated Year 2019 ISBN-10 1941765971 ISBN-13 9781941765975 Format Paperback Imprint Future Horizons Incorporated Place of Publication Arlington Country of Publication United States Pages 277 DEWEY 158.1 Short Title Becoming an Autism Success Story Language English Publication Date 2019-04-01 AU Release Date 2019-04-01 NZ Release Date 2019-04-01 US Release Date 2019-04-01 UK Release Date 2019-04-01 Subtitle Anita Lesko Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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Book Title: Becoming an Autism Success Story: Anita Lesko
Item Height: 216mm
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Author: Anita Lesko
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Coping with Illness, Popular Psychology
Publisher: Future Horizons Incorporated
Publication Year: 2019
Item Weight: 525g
Number of Pages: 277 Pages