All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
Tuesday January 9, 2007
Book Review by Terri Mauro, Guide to Special Parenting Needs.
To tell the honest truth, I originally chose not to review this book because in my ignorance, I felt it might be construed as making fun of children with Asperger Syndrome. So much for my assumptions.
Terri Mauro, who is an expert on Asperger Syndrome, as well as other special children, prefaces her review with,
This looks like one of those cute gift books, but it's got a serious purpose: to provide a description of Asperger syndrome behaviors in the context of a creature for whom independence and aloofness is a point of pride. It's a clever, charming package.
This looks like a terrific book, not only for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome, but for classrooms that might include such children, and pediatricians' offices, or other places where children congregate.
To tell the honest truth, I originally chose not to review this book because in my ignorance, I felt it might be construed as making fun of children with Asperger Syndrome. So much for my assumptions.
Terri Mauro, who is an expert on Asperger Syndrome, as well as other special children, prefaces her review with,
This looks like one of those cute gift books, but it's got a serious purpose: to provide a description of Asperger syndrome behaviors in the context of a creature for whom independence and aloofness is a point of pride. It's a clever, charming package.
This looks like a terrific book, not only for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome, but for classrooms that might include such children, and pediatricians' offices, or other places where children congregate.
Comments
I just bought this book, myself – I too thought it was just going to be a ‘cutsie’ book, but was thouroughly impressed by it’s simple, intelligent message.
Our son is 10 and diagnosed with AS 2 years ago; he just read it and kept saying, ‘Yep – that’s me alright!’
I look forward to sharing this book with his teachers and classmates. Brava to the author for her insight!