Xena the Warrior Puppy, rescued from abuse, helps 8-year-old boy with autism

Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 20:00 in Psychology & Sociology

For most of Jonny Hickey’s eight years of life, solitude has suited him just fine.He adores his mom and dad, of course, and he loves his older brother. He also views some special ed teachers as rare, trusted allies. Still, none of those people could get many words out of him.It’s not that Jonny can’t talk. He knows how to speak, and he can read with proficiency. But autism left him closed off and ...    

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