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Hoopmann makes the common cues of Asperger's Syndrome not only instantly accessible but memorable. And the book invites re-reading -- it's almost addictively fun. Tony Attwood, which broadened his outreach. I recommend it highly to those who want a confused grandparent or a modestly curious neighbor to better understand a child who, so often, operates out of a different world, while forced to live in this one.And if you get them hooked, and they want to know more, then give them Attwood's book or DVDs. Even children can read it, and say, "Oh, yeah. Later, Attwood produced some DVDs, Dr.
Each one nails its idea. It's great for adults wanting a clear, solid understanding -- parents, family members, teachers, mental health professionals, scout-leaders, church leaders, and friends of high school reading level & above. It was, and still is, an uphill struggle.I'd already found what, to my knowledge, remains one of the best general books on Asperger's Syndrome: Tony Attwood's Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. The pictures -- all kittens -- are pure delight.
Tony Attwood presents: Asperger's Syndrome, Volume 2, Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals with Dr. It's a book of analogies, something someone with AS will have a hard time understanding, and they may take away wrong & negative messages. Since then, AS book-publishing has become a cottage industry.But until I read Kathy Hoopmann's "All Cats Have Asperger's Syndrome", I hadn't found something quick, accurate and easy to read & to understand. Ten years ago, when I finally figured out what Asperger's was and, at the same time, I discovered that I had several Asperger's children, and a few Asperger's adults, on my caseload as a psychotherapist, I began searching for easy ways to explain Asperger's.
There are many good books & on-line resources, with more all the time.And finally, hopefully, they can begin to see not only the Asperger's Syndrome & what it means/doesn't mean, but they can also see, most important of all: the real child in all his beauty, uniqueness & potential.By the way, I wouldn't recommend this to explain AS to someone with AS. That's Joey." It's ideal for a fast, simple introduction. After that, you can broaden them with more specialty books -- teens (such as Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence; Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens & Teens Get Ready for the Real World), girls (Asperger's and Girls -- girls/women are a bit different, with only a fifth as many girls as boys with AS), resources (the Oasis on-line site, Tony Attwood's on-line site), etc.
He was 8 at the time. I stopped at a book store after receiving my son's diagnosis of AS. I was looking for a book by Tony Atwood and stumbled across "All Cats." It was a godsend. That evening when I told my son that we finally knew what was "different" about him, he and I read this book together. If I were a millionaire I would buy this book and have every psychologist in the world give it to clients when presenting the diagnosis.
An amazing book, written delightfully for the innocent eyes of a child. My son asked if this book was written just for him, for he found himself in every page. Every page is the perfect expalnation, defining Aspergers with simplicity, accuracy and delightful humor. Thank you Kathy Hoopmann for your beautiful heart.
Unlike a lot of conditions, Aspergers isn't something that can be detected by scans. "All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome" basically bypasses all of the technical stuff and attempts to cover each of the symptoms with a one or two line answer and an appropriate picture.It's surprisingly detailed and accurate while still being a book you can read in under 30 minutes. It is basically a collection of attributes which actually differ in strength and in presence from one person to another. It's suitable for explaining aspergers to relatives, parents, friends and school children.Every aspie should have a copy.
His two brothers also thought it was wonderful - the descriptions are accurate and the pictures of the cats delightful. I recommend this to anyone for a simple way to learn about a complicated mindset. Thank you to Kathy Hoopmann.
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