The inclusion of animals in therapeutic activities, known as animal-assisted intervention
(AAI), has been suggested as a treatment practice for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This …

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 …

Background. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) represents a popular
therapeutic option for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Unfortunately, there is a …

In this paper we present the design of a wearable device that reads positive facial
expressions using physiological signals. We first analyze facial morphology in 3 dimensions …

Recent research indicates that youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show increases in
prosocial behaviors in the presence of animals, yet few studies have examined the effects 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 …

Abstract Autism-Assistance Dogs (AADs) are highly-skilled service animals trained primarily
to ensure the safety of an autistic child by preventing elopement and mitigating 'meltdowns' …

Animal assisted intervention (AAI), which has been defined as the use of an animal to
provide therapeutic benefit based on a positive relationship between the client and the …

Processing and recognizing facial expressions are key factors in human social interaction.
Past research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present …

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 …