Autism & Pets: More Evidence of Social Benefits

A new study lends support to the idea that interacting with a pet benefits many children with autism. However, the author emphasizes the need to consider each child’s sensitivities as well as family dynamics in carefully considering pet ownership.  http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/autism-and-pets-more-evidence-social-benefits?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=text-link&utm_campaign=espeaks