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Autism and Animals
The Battle for Autism Service Dogs in Schools
At a time when the heartbreak of wandering is ever present in the news, the battle for having autism service dogs in school rages on. Service dogs are known to calm anxious children, disrupt their tantrums, aid in making transitions and…
Equine Therapy for Autism
Anecdotal stories pore in about the wonderful and therapeutic effects that animals have on children with autism. Reports from Thailand about children on the spectrum riding elephants leave me wishing our elephants weren't confined to the…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Children with Autism
In light of my most
recent post about zoos and children with autism, it was only fitting that our family decided to pack our bags and head to Disney's Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Having never been to…
Zoos Can Benefit those with Autism
It's no secret that children love animals, particularly those that are found in zoos. And for those on the autism spectrum, this affinity for zoo animals is seemingly compounded due to the comfort and respite they provide. Some zoos have…