The Complete Guide to Autism & Healthcare

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.

Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Autism?
Chapter 2: Demonstration Activity of Being Autistic
Chapter 3: Looking Through My Autistic Eyes at the Healthcare System
Chapter 4: Thinking Outside the Box
Chapter 5: Communicating with the Autistic Patient
Chapter 6: Sensory Issues & Sensory Processing Disorder
Chapter 7: Adaptation of the Environment
Chapter 8: Meltdowns & Safety
Chapter 9: Pain Perception of the Individual with Autism
Chapter 10: Preparing the Autistic Patient for an Exam or Procedure
Chapter 11: The Importance of Websites, Videos and Albums to Prep the Autistic Patient
Chapter 12: Identification of Autistic Patients
Chapter 13: Emergency Department
Chapter 14: In-Patient Admissions of a Patient with ASD
Chapter 15: Preparing for the Operating Room
Chapter 16: Anesthesia for the Autistic Patient
Chapter 17: Women’s Health
Chapter 18: HIPPA Requirements
Chapter 19: American’s with Disabilities Act
Chapter 20: Putting All the Pieces Together
Chapter 21: The Parents: The Unsung Heroes Conclusion
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