Can Dogs Prime Autistic Children for Therapy? Evidence from a Single Case Study.

Background and objectives: Canine-assisted therapy has been receiving growing attention as a means of aiding children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, only limited studies have been done and a great deal of literature related to this intervention is anecdotal. The present study aims at prov...

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Published in:Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine Vol. 17; no. 7; pp. 655 - 660
Main Authors: Silva, Karine, Correia, Rita, Lima, Mariely, Magalhães, Ana, de Sousa, Liliana
Format: case study research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Jul2011
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