rct · 2015 · en
Pet Dogs Improve Family Functioning and Reduce Anxiety in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Wright H F, Hall S, Hames A, Hardiman J, Mills R, Mills D S, PAWS Project Team
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Evidencia · Alta
Síntesis
Controlled trial: families of autistic children who acquired a pet dog showed reduced parental stress, improved family functioning, and lower child anxiety, with effects sustained at 2-3 year follow-up.
Etapas
3-6, 6-12
Dominios
animal-assisted, autism, family
Tags
pet-dogs · family-functioning · autism · PAWS · anxiety-reduction · parent-stress
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