tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post6938707330053750312..comments2024-03-19T08:40:36.481+11:00Comments on Life with Aspergers: Book Review: All Cats Have Asperger's Syndrome by Kathy HoopmannGavin Bollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-54707342064667613222011-01-10T10:31:30.932+11:002011-01-10T10:31:30.932+11:00I run a support group for parents with children on...I run a support group for parents with children on the autistic spectrum, and I've bought and given away about 6 of these books so far - I have found it one of the best teaching tools for parents and for the children - nearly everyone finds it very helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-81354835349228306332010-11-28T11:28:35.620+11:002010-11-28T11:28:35.620+11:00I have not read this one yet but now I will. Than...I have not read this one yet but now I will. Thanks for the great review!aspmomhttp://www.aspiewifeandmom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-35571043247788488652010-11-04T08:18:01.427+11:002010-11-04T08:18:01.427+11:00When we told our son about being a 'Cat' w...When we told our son about being a 'Cat' we used this book, and the visuals made it so easy for him to understand and empathise (Ha!) with the cats (And as a 2 cat house he knows he is one of 4 'Cats' in the building, me included). Just a fantastic book and one I would recomend to anyone and everyone - this has been on loan to anyone who needed to understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-67260745577091536312010-10-31T11:50:38.098+11:002010-10-31T11:50:38.098+11:00I have asperger's, have read the book, and agr...I have asperger's, have read the book, and agree with you. For those who don't know about AS but want to, this is a very educational book. The photographs are beautiful as well.Aspiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312515666553858914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-88745700437609822542010-10-31T09:09:55.566+11:002010-10-31T09:09:55.566+11:00This looks wonderful. I really like the idea of gi...This looks wonderful. I really like the idea of giving it to friends and family to read.Sharonhttp://sharon-theawfultruth.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-35228276033425389472010-10-30T10:04:08.207+11:002010-10-30T10:04:08.207+11:00Thank you for doing this review, I have flipped th...Thank you for doing this review, I have flipped through this book at the store and thought, "Nah, it's too stereotypical, and a tad bit negative.", but after reading your review I am going to pick it up and have a proper read of it! My daughter loves cats, so I think it might be a good conversation opener in our house too. Thanks! Sincerely, KellyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484931572676431046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-88679672575616292882010-10-30T03:42:02.833+11:002010-10-30T03:42:02.833+11:00We used this book to introduce the concept of Aspe...We used this book to introduce the concept of Aspergers to my son, who was 6 years old at the time. We read each page and asked if he felt the same way as each cat, and he agreed with probably 80% of the descriptions. After reading it through a couple of times, we were able to explain that he had aspergers just like the cats. I think because it was a cute and laid-back book, he accepted that information easily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-8407768267093839312010-10-30T01:24:20.028+11:002010-10-30T01:24:20.028+11:00thanks for the review...I'll be looking the bo...thanks for the review...I'll be looking the book today-- <br />I always said my daughter is like a dog... and my son like a cat... I can't wait to read the book! :) Thanks!Stacey,momof 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/13696782723166074497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-5535393137495228762010-10-30T00:50:19.221+11:002010-10-30T00:50:19.221+11:00when my youngest and i first found this book we pl...when my youngest and i first found this book we plopped right down in the middle of the bookstore isle to read it - and bought it and love it - makes me cry in the best possible way!p.s. bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556604314707531700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-91448918815603993452010-10-30T00:09:44.333+11:002010-10-30T00:09:44.333+11:00Good review. Now I want to go out and find it.Good review. Now I want to go out and find it.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-39635164549408488422010-10-29T17:52:45.168+11:002010-10-29T17:52:45.168+11:00We found this book at our local library just after...We found this book at our local library just after Heidi has been diagnosed and it was such an eye opener. For her 3rd birthday instead of giving out goodie bags to the families that came along we gave each family a copy of this book. It helped so much to educate friends and family. <br /><br />Since then our Pastor has read it out at Church to the children during the childrens sermon to explain why Heidi does things differently sometimes. <br /><br />We've given copies of the book to Heidi's preschool and next year to her school.<br /><br />When Annie was diagnosed we read this book together and talked about what having Aspergers would mean for her. <br /><br />Such a wonderful book. I'm in awe of how much Kathy manage to convey in such a easily accessible way.Maritahttp://www.leechbabe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-30362803103497784242010-10-29T17:02:51.767+11:002010-10-29T17:02:51.767+11:00This was our FIRST book on Aspergers - it happened...This was our FIRST book on Aspergers - it happened to be in the school library. I had a tear in my eye and a smile on my face at the end. I had this book in my hand when I sat down with my 10-year-old son to tell him his 'diagnosis'. No doubt what I said was gobbledegook to him, but then we went through the pages of All Cats ... I asked him to tell me which bits were like him, and which weren't ... He happily said yes to some and no to others, and seemed intrigued that someone had seen these things in people like him. One of the greatest things about this book is that ultimately it says 'yep, you're a bit different but, you know, there's some great things about people with Aspergers and we should let them be themselves'. I had worried the picture book might be a bit 'young' but he loved it then and regularly picks up it again... Highly recommended.LPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-77811646903296129812010-10-29T16:29:06.396+11:002010-10-29T16:29:06.396+11:00I have this, and I *am* a cat person, so it's ...I have this, and I *am* a cat person, so it's doubly fun for me. Living with three very, very "special" cats (one has pica. among other things).<br /><br />I like that it explains things very simply. I think that it is a fantastic tool for AS kids tounderstand themselves better, with pics of cute fuzzies to make it seem less confusing/scary. After all, if kitties are aspie, how bad can it be?<br /><br />It's gentle but effective and achieves in a very simple way that most people can sit through. If you give someone an Attwood book I bet they wouldn't get through it. But give them this, and at least there is a starting point for a discussion. Recognition doesn't just help a child who might feel alone and different. It's as important for family, friends, and other children to know that the kid with ASD isn't alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com