A Special Book About Me: A Book for Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Book Details
- Publisher : Jessica Kingsley
- Published : 2009
- Cover : Paperback
- Pages : 32
- Category :
Child and Adolescent Studies - Category 2 :
Autism and Aspergers - Catalogue No : 28793
- ISBN 13 : 9781843106555
- ISBN 10 : 1843106558
Also by Josie Santomauro
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This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, "A Special Book About Me" is varied and engaging, and addresses questions or concerns that the child might have, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?', 'Why did it happen to me?', and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help them come to terms with and move forward from a diagnosis of AS. "A Special Book About Me" will be essential reading for children in the initial period after a diagnosis of AS.
About the Author(s)
Josie Santomauro is a full-time writer living in Brisbane, Australia. Her son, Damian, was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of five. Josie has written many books on autism, as well as numerous fiction books for children and young adults under the name Josie Montano. She regularly gives seminars and talks on Autism Spectrum Disorders, and in 2009 was awarded the Parent/Carer Award in recognition of outstanding achievement by Autism Queensland, Australia.
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