Asperger Download: A guide to Help Teenage Males with Asperger Syndrome Trouble-Shoot Life's Challenges [Paperback]

Josie Santomauro and Damian Santomauro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2007

Being a teenager is an experience simultaneously shared by teens and their parents. In this book, Damian Santomauro and his mother, Josie, share their dual experiences by defining major terms that teenage males encounter during their journey into manhood. Damian was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 5. Now he s in college and ready to share his experiences with teens who are experiencing what he lived through. Appropriate for teenage males ages 11-16.

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About the Author

About Josie Josie Santomauro resides in Brisbane, Australia, and has worked/lived in the field of Asperger Syndrome for the past 11 years, after her son was initially diagnosed. Josie is an internationally published author and international presenter on Asperger Syndrome. She also collaborates with Dr. Margaret Carter on various resources and seminars on Asperger Syndrome. Finally, Josie writes fiction for children and teens under the pen name of Josie Montano, and is currently completing a master s degree in creative writing. About Damian Damian was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome when he was 5 years old. Now at the age of 18, Damian has successfully completed high school and is working on a bachelor s degree. At this point in his life, he wants to share what he has learned about coping with social issues and other day-to-day situations with other young men who have an ASD.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company (October 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193457502X
• ISBN-13: 978-1934575024
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #974,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Asperger Download is Loaded with Great Advice, January 22, 2008

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Joanna Keating-Velasco "Joanna" (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asperger Download: A guide to Help Teenage Males with Asperger Syndrome Trouble-Shoot Life's Challenges (Paperback)

Asperger Download is a unique treasure written from both the perspective of the young man with asperger syndrome (Damian) and commented upon by his mother's (Josie) perspective. It is an alphabetical guidebook through the many topics and areas young men experience from (A)Anxiety (B)Bullying (C)Chat Rooms to (X)Xplanation (Y)You (Z)Zits. It's full of useful hints written in a fun and straightforward style. Some suggestions are fun and creative and some handle serious issues such as harrassment, revenge and suicide. Having the mother/son perspective highlights different angles of subjects making this a terrific book for both mother and son. Another nice touch at the end of the book is some poetry by the thoughtful Damian. I highly recommend this book for young men with aspergers who are entering their teen years. It's an easy to follow A-Z guidebook that touches on various aspects teen boys face. A Is for Autism F Is for Friend: A Kid's Book for Making Friends with a Child Who Has AutismJoanna Keating-Velasco, author

4.0 out of 5 stars ASD Accountability Resource, October 24, 2008

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Venus Jackson (MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asperger Download: A guide to Help Teenage Males with Asperger Syndrome Trouble-Shoot Life's Challenges (Paperback)

I think this is a good tool for my teen to better understand how he is wired. His short circuit is now under construction.