Comments on: My Goldfish Ate My Cat and Two More Books http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:59:34 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Bonnie Sayers http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-551737 Bonnie Sayers Sat, 31 May 2008 23:50:19 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-551737 I got the book today and reviewed it with my son Nick. I guess the post is in moderation since I gave the link. I got the book today and reviewed it with my son Nick. I guess the post is in moderation since I gave the link.

]]> By: Bonnie Sayers http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-550624 Bonnie Sayers Sat, 31 May 2008 23:36:47 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-550624 I got an email about the book after I had purchased it and indicated this is where I learned of the book. The book arrived today, very fast and we did a review just now on it. I included one of Nick's drawings of cats in it as well. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57164.asp I got an email about the book after I had purchased it and indicated this is where I learned of the book.

The book arrived today, very fast and we did a review just now on it. I included one of Nick’s drawings of cats in it as well.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57164.asp

]]> By: Bonnie Sayers http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-541747 Bonnie Sayers Fri, 30 May 2008 01:02:05 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-541747 That does seem to fit your son. I have always described my kids as the next Jack Hanna and Carl Lewis. That does seem to fit your son. I have always described my kids as the next Jack Hanna and Carl Lewis.

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-541745 Kristina Chew, PhD Fri, 30 May 2008 00:55:30 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-541745 Anyways, a fish would be the best comparison for my son. Anyways, a fish would be the best comparison for my son.

]]> By: Bonnie Sayers http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-549481 Bonnie Sayers Fri, 30 May 2008 00:19:20 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-549481 To Alex - I am not a beginner to autism. It has been ten years for me. My two sons are on the spectrum, ages 13 and almost 12. I have read one book from each author you mention, Thinking in Pictures and Nobody Nowhere, but many years ago. I have loads of books, but as a single parent and one is being homeschooled I have little time of late to read. To Alex – I am not a beginner to autism. It has been ten years for me. My two sons are on the spectrum, ages 13 and almost 12.

I have read one book from each author you mention, Thinking in Pictures and Nobody Nowhere, but many years ago. I have loads of books, but as a single parent and one is being homeschooled I have little time of late to read.

]]> By: Alex http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-541792 Alex Thu, 29 May 2008 23:47:59 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-541792 Bonnie writes: "I never heard of the comparison of kids on the spectrum to cats," You seem to be a beginner in the field. Quite a few autistics authors like this comparison. Have you read anything by Donna Williams? She calls autistic people 'cat people', and non-autistics - 'dog-people'. There are many other examples, but I do recommend to start with Donna Williams' and Temple Grandin's books. Bonnie writes: “I never heard of the comparison of kids on the spectrum to cats,”

You seem to be a beginner in the field. Quite a few autistics authors like this comparison. Have you read anything by Donna Williams? She calls autistic people ‘cat people’, and non-autistics – ‘dog-people’. There are many other examples, but I do recommend to start with Donna Williams’ and Temple Grandin’s books.

]]> By: Bonnie Sayers http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-546545 Bonnie Sayers Thu, 29 May 2008 00:23:49 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-546545 We got Dasha's Journal in mail today, along with the sea world Nintendo Do game since it is hard for Nick to get on computer for that game so I offered an alternative to him, but he wants to get on computer to do games and we only have one that works. The book jacket says: "People with autism are often compared to cats. How do cats feel about people with autism? Dasha gthe cat found herself in a family with a child with autism. In her journal she provides a fresh outlook on autism - from the feline perspective." Turns out Nick is interested in reading this book and could probably get to it before me as my stack is too large at the moment. I never heard of the comparison of kids on the spectrum to cats, except for the all cats have AS book which he likes too. We got Dasha’s Journal in mail today, along with the sea world Nintendo Do game since it is hard for Nick to get on computer for that game so I offered an alternative to him, but he wants to get on computer to do games and we only have one that works.

The book jacket says:

“People with autism are often compared to cats. How do cats feel about people with autism? Dasha gthe cat found herself in a family with a child with autism. In her journal she provides a fresh outlook on autism – from the feline perspective.”

Turns out Nick is interested in reading this book and could probably get to it before me as my stack is too large at the moment. I never heard of the comparison of kids on the spectrum to cats, except for the all cats have AS book which he likes too.

]]> By: Chantal Beaulieu Lynch http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-557248 Chantal Beaulieu Lynch Wed, 28 May 2008 04:21:51 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-557248 Dear Kristina, It is a joy to see the article on my son Alexandre (Beaulieu) Lynch the 11 year old autistic author of “My Goldfish Ate My Cat!” on this website. His book had brought a smile on many faces and given Alexandre a sense of contributing to society in some way. We have sold almost 100 copies and will be writing our first cheque to the Autism Society (ASEA) in a few weeks during their AGM. Together we can make a difference and bring smiles and hope in the lives of those around us. For more information on the book please visit http://www.omegabt.com. Thank you. Dear Kristina,
It is a joy to see the article on my son Alexandre (Beaulieu) Lynch the 11 year old autistic author of “My Goldfish Ate My Cat!” on this website.
His book had brought a smile on many faces and given Alexandre a sense of contributing to society in some way. We have sold almost 100 copies and will be writing our first cheque to the Autism Society (ASEA) in a few weeks during their AGM. Together we can make a difference and bring smiles and hope in the lives of those around us. For more information on the book please visit http://www.omegabt.com. Thank you.

]]> By: Synesthesia http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-557080 Synesthesia Tue, 27 May 2008 19:18:49 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-557080 It's really good. It starts off a bit rough though, but it gets better. Just try not to read it at the bookstore unless you want folkls to see you get all misty eyed over it. It’s really good. It starts off a bit rough though, but it gets better.

Just try not to read it at the bookstore unless you want folkls to see you get all misty eyed over it.

]]> By: Bonnie Sayers http://www.blisstree.com/articles/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/comment-page-1/#comment-557063 Bonnie Sayers Tue, 27 May 2008 19:08:13 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/my-goldfish-ate-my-cat-and-two-more-books/#comment-557063 I saw that Manga book at Barnes and Noble, but passed on getting it. Will look for it next time I visit the store. I saw that Manga book at Barnes and Noble, but passed on getting it. Will look for it next time I visit the store.

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