Date Presented 04/20/2023

Research looked into the lived experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their owned animals to understand meaningful occupations. Results from 10 children showed that those with severe ASD had the lowest and those with moderate ASD had the highest levels of human–animal interaction.

Primary Author and Speaker: Caitlin Lisk

Contributing Authors: Lisa Mische Lawson

Keywords:
autistic disorder, child, human-animal interaction, autism spectrum disorder
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