Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Potential of therapy cats, training for parents, and help for families of diverse backgrounds

12.13.2020 - By Autism Science FoundationPlay

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What do cats, the Developmental Check-In and parent training all have in common? They all have the documented potential to help children gain emotional skills, social skills, and receive earlier intervention. A small study shows the potential of a well-tempered cat in easing symptoms of autism. Parent training has been shown time and time again to improve functioning across different domains and a new screening tool based on visual scenarios has been validated in Hispanic populations. Thank you for listening this week!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33290937/

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid;=33303635

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33287762/

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