In households with autistic children, the whole family benefits from having a dog

July 24, 2016 by Geri Audette

Being a parent to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents a unique — and often stressful — set of challenges. But researchers have discovered that having a four-legged family member may help offset some of this anxiety and stress. The results of a long-term study by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) showed that pet dogs can be invaluable sources of stress reduction in homes with children on the Autism spectrum. Read more.

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