Damian Santomauro
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Damian was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome when he was 5 years old. Now at the age of 17, 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. This year AAPC will publish Damian's first book. Asperger Download: A Guide for Teenage Males with Asperger Syndrome. Damian wrote the book with his mother, author Josie Santomauro, specifically for teens ages 11 to 17. It is a basic A-to-Z teaching tool for teens with AS.

Josie is a full-time writer. She is the author of 14 fiction books for children/young adults 11 resources on Asperger Syndrome, including Pirates: An Early-Years Group Program for Developing Social Understanding and Social Competence for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Challenges and Space Travelers , co-authored by Margaret Carter and published by AAPC.

Asperger Download: A Guide to Help Teenage Males with Asperger Syndrome Trouble-Shoot Life's Challenges