All cats are on the autism spectrum / Kathy Hoopmann ; foreword by Haley Moss.

By:

Hoopmann, Kathy, 1963- [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021Edition: Revised editionDescription: 65 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cmISBN:

9781787754713

Uniform titles:

All cats have Asperger Syndrome

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

RC553.A88

Contents:

Those on the spectrum look at the world in their own unique way. — They like to be near those they love, but might not want to be held. — They prefer squishy places to a hug. — Instead of coming to people for comfort, they may prefer a toy or a pet. — They can be extra adventurous. — They use up some of their nine lives all too quickly. — Autistic people often have exceptionally good hearing, and loud sounds and sudden movements may scare them. — Yet at times they don’t respond to their name or requests, as if they can’t hear at all. — Their other senses can be heightened too, such as touch. — “I hate bath days!” — “Are you wearing perfume?” — Smell can also be heightened. — They are often fussy about what they eat. — They may want the same food presented in the same way, day after day. — “A morning nap on my chair.” — Daily rituals comfort them. — They get worried if their schedules or surroundings are changed. — Yet they may find it hard to stay organized and manage their own time. — Autistic people aren’t all the same, and their strengths and challenges are like tangles of color, each a little different from the next. — Their abilities and preferences are not fixed. — They may be good at math. — Some only eat white food. — Some don’t like to be touched. — Some hate change. — Some love trains. — Their abilities and preferences can change from hour to hour, day to day, depending on moods, foods, and even the weather. — Their faces don’t always show how they are feeling inside. — People may think they have no emotions, which is not true at all. — “This is my happy face!” — Crowds confuse them, and they are not sure how to behave. — They can find body language difficult to read. — “Are you my friend?” — They may upset others without knowing why. — This keeps them awake at night, wondering what they did wrong and what they could have done differently. — Others follow fads. — These fads might not interest those on the spectrum at all. — If they do want to fit in, they may pretend to be something they are not. — This is exhausting and can’t be kept up for long. — When life gets too much for them, they might have a meltdown. — They don’t do this on purpose, can’t control it, and feel terrible about it afterward. — They may become loners caught up in a world of their own. — They can do their own thing over and over again. — They prefer not to be disturbed. — “I love ailurophiles!” — Autistic people may have a very advanced vocabulary. — But then they get little words all mixed up. — “I hope this tree doesn’t bark!” — They may misunderstand what people say. — “I haven’t let the cat out of the bag!” — When they are spoken to, they may refuse to make eye contact. — “I like to sleep in boxes, in baskets, on beds, in bowls…” — When they talk, they go on and on about the same topic or ask the same questions over and over again. — They don’t pick up clues that those around them are bored silly. — Although their families don’t always understand the things they do, they love them all the same and can become very protective. — In many ways, those on the spectrum think more deeply than their peers. — “Catnip tastes great and it also repels mosquitoes!” — They may know fascinating facts about their special interests. — They may have amazing memories. — “We bought this cactus 215 days ago.” — They may go to great lengths to test their latest theories. — “See! The moon is bigger up here.” — People marvel at their bright, intelligent minds. — Often they have a great sense of humor, but they don’t always realize that what they are saying is not appreciated the same way by everyone. — “Look at the funny dude with the big ears!” — “What’s wrong with my ears?!” — “You look silly wearing that!” — They are honest, which is great, although they might be more honest than some prefer. — “Milk? What milk?” — When they try to tell a lie, they are not very good at it. — They treat everyone equally, regardless of age, size, or authority. — They are not afraid to stand up for what they believe to be right and fair. — However, as they grow older, they may feel different from everyone else, as if they belong on an alien planet. — They may feel like an outsider looking into a world they never truly understand. — Yet, with their unique perspective on life, they notice details that others often miss. — They have a passion for researching something they love. — Many will reach the top of their chosen fields. — Movie star. — Inventor. — Professor. — Plane spotter. — Sure, they may need a little help following fashionable trends. — But don’t forget that everyone is important in the tapestry of life. — Those on the spectrum are just like everyone else. — They need love, encouragement, and a purpose in life. — They need opportunities to try new things. — They need space to be themselves. — Then everyone can sit back and enjoy the unique individuals they become.

Summary: This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism. All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and the potential of autistic people. Provided by publisher.

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Those on the spectrum look at the world in their own unique way. —
They like to be near those they love, but might not want to be held. —
They prefer squishy places to a hug. —
Instead of coming to people for comfort, they may prefer a toy or a pet. —
They can be extra adventurous. —
They use up some of their nine lives all too quickly. —
Autistic people often have exceptionally good hearing, and loud sounds and sudden movements may scare them. —
Yet at times they don’t respond to their name or requests, as if they can’t hear at all. —
Their other senses can be heightened too, such as touch. —
“I hate bath days!” —
“Are you wearing perfume?” —
Smell can also be heightened. —
They are often fussy about what they eat. —
They may want the same food presented in the same way, day after day. —
“A morning nap on my chair.” —
Daily rituals comfort them. —
They get worried if their schedules or surroundings are changed. —
Yet they may find it hard to stay organized and manage their own time. —
Autistic people aren’t all the same, and their strengths and challenges are like tangles of color, each a little different from the next. —
Their abilities and preferences are not fixed. —
They may be good at math. —
Some only eat white food. —
Some don’t like to be touched. —
Some hate change. —
Some love trains. —
Their abilities and preferences can change from hour to hour, day to day, depending on moods, foods, and even the weather. —
Their faces don’t always show how they are feeling inside. —
People may think they have no emotions, which is not true at all. —
“This is my happy face!” —
Crowds confuse them, and they are not sure how to behave. —
They can find body language difficult to read. —
“Are you my friend?” —
They may upset others without knowing why. —
This keeps them awake at night, wondering what they did wrong and what they could have done differently. —
Others follow fads. —
These fads might not interest those on the spectrum at all. —
If they do want to fit in, they may pretend to be something they are not. —
This is exhausting and can’t be kept up for long. —
When life gets too much for them, they might have a meltdown. —
They don’t do this on purpose, can’t control it, and feel terrible about it afterward. —
They may become loners caught up in a world of their own. —
They can do their own thing over and over again. —
They prefer not to be disturbed. —
“I love ailurophiles!” —
Autistic people may have a very advanced vocabulary. —
But then they get little words all mixed up. —
“I hope this tree doesn’t bark!” —
They may misunderstand what people say. —
“I haven’t let the cat out of the bag!” —
When they are spoken to, they may refuse to make eye contact. —
“I like to sleep in boxes, in baskets, on beds, in bowls…” —
When they talk, they go on and on about the same topic or ask the same questions over and over again. —
They don’t pick up clues that those around them are bored silly. —
Although their families don’t always understand the things they do, they love them all the same and can become very protective. —
In many ways, those on the spectrum think more deeply than their peers. —
“Catnip tastes great and it also repels mosquitoes!” —
They may know fascinating facts about their special interests. —
They may have amazing memories. —
“We bought this cactus 215 days ago.” —
They may go to great lengths to test their latest theories. —
“See! The moon is bigger up here.” —
People marvel at their bright, intelligent minds. —
Often they have a great sense of humor, but they don’t always realize that what they are saying is not appreciated the same way by everyone. —
“Look at the funny dude with the big ears!” —
“What’s wrong with my ears?!” —
“You look silly wearing that!” —
They are honest, which is great, although they might be more honest than some prefer. —
“Milk? What milk?” —
When they try to tell a lie, they are not very good at it. —
They treat everyone equally, regardless of age, size, or authority. —
They are not afraid to stand up for what they believe to be right and fair. —
However, as they grow older, they may feel different from everyone else, as if they belong on an alien planet. —
They may feel like an outsider looking into a world they never truly understand. —
Yet, with their unique perspective on life, they notice details that others often miss. —
They have a passion for researching something they love. —
Many will reach the top of their chosen fields. —
Movie star. —
Inventor. —
Professor. —
Plane spotter. —
Sure, they may need a little help following fashionable trends. —
But don’t forget that everyone is important in the tapestry of life. —
Those on the spectrum are just like everyone else. —
They need love, encouragement, and a purpose in life. —
They need opportunities to try new things. —
They need space to be themselves. —
Then everyone can sit back and enjoy the unique individuals they become.

This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism.

All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties.

Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and the potential of autistic people. Provided by publisher.