Children's best friend

Dogs may not only be man's best friend, they may also have a special role in the lives of children with special needs. According to a new Universite de Montreal study, specifically trained service dogs can help reduce the anxiety and enhance the socialisation skills of children with Autism Syndrome Disorders (ASDs). The findings published this year in Psychoneuroendocrinology may be a relatively simple solution to help affected children and their families cope with these challenging disorders...

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