Forest Books: Josie Santomauro Your Special Friend

This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for the friend of a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, Your Special Friend is varied and engaging, and addresses questions or concerns that the child might have, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?', 'Why has my friend got Asperger?', and 'How can I help my friend?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help them come to terms with and move forward from a friend's diagnosis of AS. Your Special Friend will be essential reading for children in the initial period after a friend's diagnosis of AS. Paperback 2009 pages 32