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Post by librarylady on Dec 30, 2016 3:06:38 GMT
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS. Delightful color photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing, scampering at the first sign of being stroked and particular eating habits. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the difficulties and joys of raising a child who is different and leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with AS.
This engaging book is an ideal, gentle introduction to the world of AS. ==================================================
I see the book was published in 2006. After reading the comments, it makes me want to read the book.
Is the book well known in AS circles? It sounds like it would be good to have in an elem. school library.
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Post by elaine on Dec 30, 2016 3:43:43 GMT
Yes. We have a couple of copies in our school district's special ed Parent Resource Center.
The companion book "All Dogs Have ADHD" is great too.
Both would be great for an elementary school library.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 30, 2016 3:45:24 GMT
Yes. We have a couple of copies in our school district's special ed Parent Resource Center. The companion book "All Dogs Have ADHD" is great too. Both would be great for an elementary school library. This is good to hear. At first I wondered how parents would feel about having their kid compared to a pet.
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Post by elaine on Dec 30, 2016 3:48:50 GMT
Yes. We have a couple of copies in our school district's special ed Parent Resource Center. The companion book "All Dogs Have ADHD" is great too. Both would be great for an elementary school library. This is good to hear. At first I wondered how parents would feel about having their kid compared to a pet. Humans are never mentioned. The books are a way to visualize a variety of typical disorder-related behaviors as demonstrated by something non-threatening, like cats and dogs. It allows for some understanding without some of the common defensiveness.
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Post by corinne11 on Dec 30, 2016 7:57:38 GMT
We have this book in our primary school library. It is a lovely book and really helps kids understand that different is just different.
I actually saw one of our students borrow it recently- he has Asperger Syndrome (and tells everyone!) so I think he was attracted by the title.
I did not know of the dog one, will definitely look for it in the new year to add to our collection.
Corinne
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Post by leftturnonly on Dec 30, 2016 8:10:04 GMT
I never heard of either book, but I love them just from the descriptions alone.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Dec 30, 2016 8:12:50 GMT
I confess I was ready to take umbrage about this book, which I know nothing about (in true pea style ) until I saw that elaine approves of it. Good enough for me. I am not a cat person (though, predictably they love me) so perhaps that had something to do with my prejudice.
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Post by ladypop on Dec 30, 2016 8:37:36 GMT
It's a truly awesome book. Speaking as an Aspie and the mother of two Aspies, I absolutely adored it.
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