Affectionate Interactions of Cats with Children Having Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental and physical benefits of dogs have been reported for adults and children with special needs, but less is known about benefits of cats for children. A cat that can be held by a child could provide important therapeutic companionship for children with severe or less severe autism spectrum disor...
Main Authors: | Lynette A. Hart, Abigail P. Thigpen, Neil H. Willits, Leslie A. Lyons, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Benjamin L. Hart |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2018-03-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Veterinary Science |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2018.00039/full |
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