Social Behaviors Increase in Children with Autism in the Presence of Animals Compared to Toys

Marguerite E. O’Haire, Samantha J. McKenzie, Alan M. Beck, Virginia Slaughter

PLoS ONE · 2013 · 142 citations · 47 references

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Abstract

These results suggest that the presence of an animal can significantly increase positive social behaviors among children with ASD.

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