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For Iris Grace Halmshaw, the world was a lonely place. The autistic five-year-old girl tried to speak, and she was often thrown into pain by the world around her. She filled her days with painting, and nothing could quite change this situation. Until, that was, a cat called Thula came along. The pair are now inseparable . Iris' parents believe the gentle cat is helping their little girl communicate with others, as well as influencing her works of art. In the beginning, they thought it was just _ , but now they believe Iris is expressing her love for Thula through her painting. Mother said, "When Iris is painting, Thula is told by her to "sit down" if she jumps up onto the table. She stays there, watching Iris with great interest, sometimes wanting to play with the brushes, but mostly just patiently watching." And the pair's bond doesn't end there. Thula is at Iris' side for every part of her life. The pair's closeness is having an effect on Iris' relationships with others, and her parents find it easier to encourage her to talk to others. After researching the advantages of animal therapy for autistic children, the couple had tried introducing Iris to horses, dogs and even other cats with no success --- but things changed when Thula came to live with the family. During weeks, the cat was helping to comfort the little girl in times of stress. Mother said, "It was as if they were old friends from the day they met. Thanks to Thula, new doorways to communication and feelings are opening and Iris is happier than ever before."[:Zxxk.Com]

1. What was Iris's last name?
2. How was she different?
3. What changed her life?
4. What was its name?
5. Do they spend a lot of time together?
6. Is the cat aggressive?
7. Do Iris's parents think the cat is good for her?
8. How so?
9. What kind of art?
10. What does the cat do when she's painting?
11. Does Iris like other animals?
12. Where does Thula live?
13. What other animals did Iris meet?
14. How old was Iris?
15. What was her middle name?
16. Without Thula, how did Iris feel?
17. When did the cat comfort her?
18. Did they like each other when they first met?
19. What does Iris tell the cat when she gets onto the table?
20. Does Thula leave Iris for parts of the day?
21. What's easier for Iris now?
22. How does Iris feel now?
23. Why did Iris and Thula meet?
24. Why did they want to do that?
25. What did Iris do to spend her time?

Numbered answers:
1. Halmshaw
2. She was autistic
3. She met a cat
4. Thula
5. Yes
6. No
7. Yes
8. It helps her communicate with others and influences her art
9. Painting
10. Mostly just watching
11. No
12. With the family
13. horses, dogs and even other cats
14. Five
15. Grace
16. She was in pain
17. In times of stress
18. Yes
19. "Sit down"
20. No
21. talking to others
22. Iris is happier than ever before
23. Iris's parents were trying animal therapy
24. They researched the advantages of animal therapy for autistic children
25. She painted