An estimated 600,000 children and adults in the UK are affected by ASD.
According to the authors, the ability of an animal to help children with ASD connect to adults may help foster interactions with therapists, teachers or other adult figures.
In approximately 70% of cases, when one identical twin has ASD, so does the other.
Participants in the study included families of 1,218 children with ASD, recruited through an online questionnaire.
The earlier ASD is detected, the more effective early intervention can be in the life of a child.
Definition of ASD in US English:
ASD
noun
short for autistic spectrum disorder
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Participants in the study included families of 1,218 children with ASD, recruited through an online questionnaire.
According to the authors, the ability of an animal to help children with ASD connect to adults may help foster interactions with therapists, teachers or other adult figures.
In approximately 70% of cases, when one identical twin has ASD, so does the other.
The earlier ASD is detected, the more effective early intervention can be in the life of a child.
An estimated 600,000 children and adults in the UK are affected by ASD.