{"product_id":"becoming-an-autism-success-story-anita-lesko-9781941765975","title":"Becoming an Autism Success Story: Anita Lesko","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiagnosed 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! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesko shares ALL her secrets to success, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHorse therapy to teach coordination and social skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisualization and neuroplasticity to \"rewire\" the brain for success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHard work and early jobs to build skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd most importantly, patience and perseverance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome of the highlights of Anita's life story include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraduating college and going on to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting married to her husband in an all-autism wedding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcelling as equestrian and jumping fences up to six feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand even flying in an F-15 fighter jet! \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLesko, Anita:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eAnita Lesko\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eTemple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eAutism Asperger's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mighty\u003c\/i\u003e, and is a blogger for the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. Anita's first book, \u003ci\u003eAsperger's Syndrome: When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemonade, a memoir\u003c\/i\u003e, was written after she was diagnosed. She co-wrote \u003ci\u003eBeen There. Done That. Try This! The Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e with Dr. Tony Attwood and Craig Evans. She lives in Florida.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAttwood, Tony:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDr. Tony Attwood\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrandin, Temple:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e is an international lecturer on autism, a best-selling and award-winning author, an autism activist, a consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and an engineer. She also created the hug box, a device designed to calm those on the autism spectrum. The subject of an award-winning, 2010 biographical film, Temple Grandin was also listed in the \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e 100 List of the one hundred most influential people in the world. Dr. Grandin is one of the most respected individuals with high-functioning autism in the world. She presents at conferences nationwide, helping thousands of parents and professionals understand how to help individuals with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). She is the author of \u003ci\u003eEmergence: Labeled Autistic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThinking in Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnimals in Translation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Autistic Brain\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Loving Push\u003c\/i\u003e. 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 earned her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois, and is a professor at Colorado State University. 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