Becoming an Autism Success Story: Anita Lesko
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Description
Diagnosed with autism at age fifty, Anita Lesko always knew something was different--but never let that stop her. In her incredible story, she describes 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:
And most importantly, patience and perseverance.
Some of the highlights of Anita's life story include:
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.
Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
Future Horizons
Publish Date
April 01, 2019
Pages
192
Dimensions
5.6 X 8.4 X 0.5 inches | 0.4 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781941765975
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About the Author
Anita Lesko author of Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends, is an internationally recognized autism advocate and member of Autism Society of America's Panel of Autistic Advisors. She was diagnosed with Asperger's 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 Asperger's Digest and The Mighty, and is a blogger for the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. Anita's first book, Asperger's 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 Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth with Dr. Tony Attwood and Craig Evans. She lives in Florida.
Temple Grandin earned her PhD in Animal Science from the University of Illinois and is currently a Professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin is one of the most respected individuals with autism in the world. She presents at conferences nationwide, helping thousands of parents and professionals understand how to help individuals with autism, PDD and related differences. She is the author of Emergence: Labeled Autistic, Thinking in Pictures, Animals in Translation (which spent many weeks on The New York Times Best-Seller List), The Autistic Brain, and The Loving Push, co-written with Debra Moore, PhD One of the most celebrated -- and effective -- animal advocates on the planet, Dr. Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world's agricultural animals. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Dr. Tony Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist with more than twenty-five years of experience. He has worked with over 2000 individuals of all ages with Asperger's syndrome. He presents workshops and runs training courses for parents, professionals, and individuals with AS all over the world, and is a prolific author of articles and books on the subject.
Reviews
Praise for Anita Lesko's 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 Lesko's book on Temple is a must-read for people who want to understand and accept those with autism. Anita's 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
