Anita Lesco was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at age fifty. She graduated from Columbia University in New York City with a Master of Science degree in nurse anesthesia in 1988. She's has worked as a certified registered nurse anesthetist, specializing in anesthesia for neurosurgery,ever since graduation.As an advocate for people with Asperger's syndrome, Anita founded a support group which meets monthly for people of all ages with Asperger's, their families, and friends,. She is the author of the book Asperger's Syndrome: When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemonade. She is the founder and CEO of “Born With Asperger's”, an educational and help site for not only people with Asperger's but their families, employers, fellow employees, educators, neighbors, and anyone who might know someone with Asperger's.

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• ForewordIntroductionChapter 1: What Is Autism?Chapter 2: Demonstration Activity of Being AutisticChapter 3: Looking Through My Autistic Eyes at the Healthcare System Chapter 4: Thinking Outside the BoxChapter 5: Communicating with the Autistic Patient Chapter 6: Sensory Issues & Sensory Processing Disorder Chapter 7: Adaptation of the EnvironmentChapter 8: Meltdowns & SafetyChapter 9: Pain Perception of the Individual with AutismChapter 10: Preparing the Autistic Patient for an Exam or ProcedureChapter 11: The Importance of Websites, Videos and Albums to Prep the Autistic Patient Chapter 12: Identification of Autistic PatientsChapter 13: Emergency DepartmentChapter 14: In-Patient Admissions of a Patient with ASD Chapter 15: Preparing for the Operating RoomChapter 16: Anesthesia for the Autistic Patient Chapter 17: Women’s HealthChapter 18: HIPPA RequirementsChapter 19: American’s with Disabilities Act Chapter 20: Putting All the Pieces Together Chapter 21: The Parents: The Unsung Heroes ConclusionReferences Links