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Biographical Note:
Josie Santomauro is a full-time writer living in Brisbane, Australia. Her son, Damian, was diagnosed with AS at the age of five. She has written numerous fiction books for children and young adults, and several books on AS. She regularly gives seminars and talks on AS.
Description for Sales People:
Unusual approach - each book focuses on a different member of the child's circle, so that everyone may feel special and have their own book.
Table of Contents:
A Special Book About Me: A Book for Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Fathering Your Special Child: A Book for Fathers or Carers of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Mothering Your Special Child: A Book for Mothers or Carers of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Your Special Friend: A Book for Peers of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Your Special Grandchild: A Book for Grandparents of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
You Are Special Too: A Book for Brothers and Sisters of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Your Special Student: A Book for Educators of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Publisher Marketing:
This series offers a fun and accessible introduction to Asperger Syndrome (AS) for everyone affected by a child's diagnosis. Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, each book in the series focuses on a different person: the child, his or her parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, and friends.
Each book is varied and engaging, and addresses some of the questions or concerns that each person might have about AS, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?', 'Where can I find more information about the condition?, ' and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations, and activities to help everyone come to terms with and move forward from a diagnosis of AS, and work together to support the child.
This series will be essential reading for children with AS, their families, friends, and teachers, as well as professionals.
Contributor Bio:Santomauro, Josie
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 several books on AS, as well as numerous fiction books for children and young adults under the name Josie Montano. She regularly gives seminars and talks on AS, and in 2009 was awarded the Parent/Carer Award in recognition of outstanding achievement by Autism Queensland Australia.
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