Including animals in autism intervention is growing in both research and practice. A
systematic literature review was conducted to collate and synthesize all empirical research …

Dogs are becoming increasingly popular in pedagogical settings. Particularly children with
special educational needs are believed to benefit from dog-assisted interventions. However …

Wellbeing is a critical aspect of children's development since it holds a significant role in
short-and long-term outcomes, including reading and academic success. Educational …

Children on the autism spectrum frequently display difficulties engaging with people and
with functional tasks. A pilot, randomised control trial was completed to explore the impact of …

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience moderate to profound challenges
in relation to the skills required for social participation. Animal‐assisted intervention (AAI) is …

Research has indicated beneficial effects of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) for children
with Autism. However, there is a dearth of meta-analyses and findings are often …

Mental health problems and suicide are more frequent in autistic adults than general
population. Dog ownership can improve human well-being. This study aimed to generate a …

Objectives Animal-assisted therapy with dogs is regularly used in children with behavioural
and developmental disorders. Aims of this systematic review were threefold: to analyse the …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition impacting individuals'
social communication and interactions. Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) have been …

Although several studies have shown that dolphin-assisted therapy (DAT) may be beneficial
for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), most of these studies have methodological …