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Exploring Human–Companion Animal Interaction in Families of Children with Autism

Auteurs: Gretchen K. Carlisle, Rebecca A. Johnson, Ze Wang, Timothy C. Brosi, Emily M. Rife, Alisa Hutchison

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 8/2020

Abstract

The study goal was to explore companion animal (CA) ownership in families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including parents’ beliefs about benefits and burdens of CAs, as well as parent stress. Participants (N = 764) completed online survey instruments anonymously. Findings revealed that parents with lower incomes perceived more benefits of CAs and their children were more strongly bonded with their CAs. Parents owning both a dog and cat perceived more benefits than those with only a dog or cat. Dog owners perceived more benefits than cat owners. Parents who perceived their CAs as providing more benefits had less stress. Provider implications are to consider recommending CAs to families of children with ASD for family benefits including lower parental stress.

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Titel: Exploring Human–Companion Animal Interaction in Families of Children with Autism
Auteurs: Gretchen K. Carlisle
Rebecca A. Johnson
Ze Wang
Timothy C. Brosi
Emily M. Rife
Alisa Hutchison
Publicatiedatum: 04-03-2020
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 8/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04390-x

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