Parents of a child with autism might wonder if a pet cat would be a good fit for the family. Now, research suggests both children with autism and cats benefit when a feline joins the household.
Columbia Daily Tribune: MU research: Cats help children with autism stay calm
Feline friends can help families in more ways than one. Cats help calm children with autism, according to new research from the University of Missouri. The study was conducted by Gretchen Carlisle, ...
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
Parents who has a child with autism might wonder if a pet cat might be helpful to join their the family. Now, research suggests both children with autism and cats benefit when a feline joins the ...
International Business Times: Cats Also Benefit From Adoption By Families Of Children With Autism: Study
Researchers looked at welfare of cats adopted by families of children with autism The screened cats "acclimated well" and displayed less stress over time The study shows how objective screening can ...
Cats Also Benefit From Adoption By Families Of Children With Autism: Study
Overview Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects how people see others and socialize with them. This causes problems in communication and getting along with others socially. The condition also includes limited and repeated patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and the severity of ...