For Families
Introduces employment, personal interests, and relationships through a short illustrated story families can read and discuss together.
LEO THE LIONAND THE KANGAROOSBuy the BookA SHORT, ILLUSTRATED BOOK ON AUTISM
A story about autism,
work, interests, and connection.
Leo the Lion and the Kangaroos uses an illustrated story to explore work, personal interests, relationships, and other possibilities for autistic people.
Suitablefor all ages
AN AUTISM-CENTERED STORYWORK, INTERESTS & RELATIONSHIPSFOR FAMILIES & PROFESSIONALSCONNECTED TO PROJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
ABOUT THE BOOK
A story about real-life possibilities:
work, interests, and relationships.
Leo the Lion and the Kangaroos — On Autism is an illustrated story exploring possible employment, hobbies and interests, and meaningful relationships.
Through Leo’s story and illustrations, the book introduces these specific parts of adult and community life for readers to consider and discuss.
The book is published by C.P.S. Publishing and connects with its work involving the Children’s Apperception Test (CAT) and projective assessment.
For Professionals
May interest psychologists and other professionals because of its connection to C.P.S. Publishing’s CAT and projective-assessment work.
For Educators
Addresses subjects educators may discuss with autistic learners, including interests, future employment, and relationships.
WATCH & DISCOVER
Leo in Australia—
and the CAT connection.
Inspired by The Kangaroo Complex, the story follows Leo through Australia, where he meets psychologist Dr. Anne. The video connects its animal imagery with the Children’s Apperception Test (CAT) and conversations concerning autism and other special needs.
Watch on YouTube ↗PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT
How Leo’s animal stories
connect with C.P.S. assessments.
The Children’s Apperception Test (CAT) presents children with pictures of animals in different situations and uses those scenes as prompts for storytelling. Leo the Lion and the Kangaroos — On Autism also tells its story through animal characters. C.P.S. Publishing connects the book with the CAT and with discussions about autism and other special needs.
CAT
Children’s Apperception Test
The CAT presents ten pictures of animals in social situations. Children are asked to tell a story about what they see in each picture.
BAT
Bellak Apperception Test
The BAT is a projective assessment intended for people age 14 and older. It uses five cards representing different cultures, available in both color and black-and-white versions.
RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVE
Evidence matters.
A selected professional article on projective methods and autism will be featured here once the exact citation and publication details are verified.
VERIFIED RESEARCH CITATION TO BE ADDED
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kerin Bellak-Adams
Kerin Bellak-Adams is the author of Leo the Lion and the Kangaroos — On Autism.
She continues the work of C.P.S. Publishing, which she inherited from her father, Dr. Leopold Bellak. C.P.S. publishes psychological assessment materials, including the Children’s Apperception Test (CAT) and Bellak Apperception Test (BAT). Kerin’s current work includes Leo the Lion and the Kangaroos and projects related to autism.
C.P.S.PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
Publisher of the CAT and BAT.
Publisher of the CAT and BAT.
Work, interests, and relationships—through Leo’s story.
An illustrated book on autism for families and professionals.