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Parental Perceptions of the Nature of the Relationship Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Share with Their Canine Companion
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Harwood, Caitlin; Kaczmarek, Elizabeth; Drake, Deirdre – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
This study examined the role of companion canines in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Interviews were conducted with 11 mothers of children with ASD (aged 5-12) who owned a canine companion in a multiple case study methodology. Transcript analysis revealed the emergence of five major themes, namely; love and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Animals, Therapy