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All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome | 
| Author: Kathy Hoopmann
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 14217
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 72
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 8.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 1843104814
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.92858832
EAN: 9781843104810
ASIN: 1843104814
Publication Date: October 26, 2006
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Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 67 more reviews...
 Sweet, Informative August 20, 2008
Page Scott (San Francisco, CA)
This book seemed like such a bizarre idea that I just had to own it. But when I read it, I found that the concept worked well. I really enjoyed it, and my mom loved it, too. It does a fairly good job of explaining how Aspies are different, without implying that there's anything wrong with them. I also like how it spoke to the strengths of people with AS. Educational doesn't have to mean totally serious--when people are laughing, they are listening. My only problem with the book is that it only uses male pronouns. A small thing, sure, but most AS resources are targeted towards boys, and it's easy for Aspie girls to feel left out.
VERY CUTE August 8, 2008
Kelly A. Most
I have a 13 year old son who has AS. this book will be very good for younger children who dont quite understand whats going on with them. it was vert well written.
 Quirky and sweet August 1, 2008
Renee C. Mulhare (MA United States)
I found this at a Barnes & Noble and I read it then and there from cover to cover. The writing is geared more for elementary-aged children, but the pictures and the text, which compares cat behavior to that of a person with AS, is spot-on, if you want to gently introduce your child (AS or neuro-typical) to this unique condition to help them better understand a schoolmate, friend or even themself. It made me smile and I couldn't help inwardly cheering at how well-done this book is!
Speaking as a late-diagnosed person with AS (I'm 31 and was not diagnosed until I was 27), I gladly reccommend this book!
Excellent simple to read June 22, 2008
Sara L. Skinner (Tarboro,NC)
This is an excellent simple to read book. Very good for young and older people. My sons and I have read many times over. I would recommend to anyone!
Full Of Humorous Pictures & Expressions on AS! June 4, 2008
edrm
At first, I just wondered why cats appear in this book because I wasn't quite sure what cats had to do with Asperger Syndrome. But, on second thought, Kathy Hoopmann might help parents with AS kids increase their understanding. Even adults with AS are sure to see what AS is like because she illustrated AS not only by words but pictures! We can't put down this book just because it's for kids only!
If possible, I'd have liked her to explain in advance why she associated cats with AS.
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