Children with autism who live with pets are more assertive
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 - 18:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Dogs and other pets play an important role in individuals' social lives, and they can act as catalysts for social interaction, previous research has shown. Although much media attention has focused on how dogs can improve the social skills of children with autism, a researcher recently found that children with autism have stronger social skills when any kind of pet lived in the home.