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| The presence of a dog as a pet for children with ASD can be very beneficial. |
Dogs have been a great company for humans for hundreds of years. They can even be very helpful in personal fields such as health, especially when it comes to children.
Growing up with a dog is an amazing experience. There are situations in which you might think that it’s not appropriate to have pets, but this is nothing more than a simple appearance. In this article, we’ll show you how dogs benefit autistic children.
How do pets help?
According to a study at the University of Missouri, children with autism who have a pet have greater social skills compared to children who don’t. In the case of children who have dogs, they have better development of these skills. The dogs are very effusive in their displays of affection; also, they look for attention and company.
Socialization
Children with autism who have pets, react well within the processes of social therapy. Although this may vary according to the conditions and characteristics of the autism that each child presents, the interaction with dogs has proved to be extremely beneficial in this regard. The dog becomes part of the social dynamics of the child, its activities, and its centers of interest.
Understanding attitudes and behaviors
One of the most complicated situations to deal with autistic children is to decipher and understand their attitudes and behaviors. However, through interaction with dogs, children can approach and begin to understand the most basic levels (the animal level) to the most complex language structures.
Development of ties with the pet
The child can develop an interest in the pet, and this will lead him to want to know more about his dog. It can facilitate the process of socialization of the child because he will want to investigate more and the topic will be relevant for them.
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| Although this varies according to the conditions and characteristics of the autism that each child presents, the interaction with dogs has proven to be extremely beneficial. |
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