News Medical: Cats may help improve autistic children’s social skills and reduce anxiety
New Scientist: Some autistic children may prefer cats as they don’t hold eye contact
The fleeting way cats make eye contact may explain why some autistic children develop stronger relationships with pet cats than pet dogs. The “less intrusive glance” of cats, compared to the “long ...
Some autistic children may prefer cats as they don’t hold eye contact
Autistic disorder. This is what most people think of when they hear the word "autism." It affects social interactions, communication, and play in children younger than 3 years.
Developed by and for autistic adults, this guide can help you figure out what comes next. Find local providers and services in your area with the Autism Speaks Resource Guide.
Science Daily: Cats less stressed after adoption by families with children with autism, study finds
Cats less stressed after adoption by families with children with autism, study finds
The Mirror: 'My daughter thinks she is a cat', says dad of autistic girl who walks on all fours, meows and rubs herself up against furniture
'My daughter thinks she is a cat', says dad of autistic girl who walks on all fours, meows and rubs herself up against furniture
Yahoo: ‘Consider your child's sensory profile carefully’: Experts shed light on the best pets for autistic people
‘Consider your child's sensory profile carefully’: Experts shed light on the best pets for autistic people
Columbia Daily Tribune: MU research: Cats help children with autism stay calm