Animal therapy for children with autism is not limited to service dogs - cats like children with autism too. Animal therapy provides a lot of therapies rolled into one: tactile stimulation as the child strokes the animal, social skills as the child communicates with the animal, and responsibility as the child learns to care for the animal. It is important to research what breeds work best with children - service animals may be expensive, but a good friendly pet from the animal shelter may work just as well. Interestingly enough, cats, which often seem independent, seem to deal well with autistic children. In addition, cats are clean and do not need to be walked!
Autism Therapy: tactile stimulation
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Animal Therapy for Children with Autism
Aug 5, 2009Several schools in New York, through the Music Therapy Institute provide music therapy for children with autism. As children at Stepping Stones and Heartsong listen to music, they participate by drumming on their knees to the beat and singing. Their social interaction is increased and their speech and impulse control improves. Music therapy can include "tactile stimulation and body awareness, as well as the teaching of colors, numbers and patterns."
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