Social Behaviors Increase in Children with Autism in the Presence of Animals Compared to Toys

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Social Behaviors Increase in Children with Autism in the Presence of Animals Compared to Toys (x-post r/science)

User HappyNihilist, in the Special Education subreddit, 01 Mar 2013

Social Behaviors Increase in Children with Autism in the Presence of Animals Compared to Toys (x-post r/science)

User HappyNihilist, in the Education subreddit, 01 Mar 2013

New study shows that the presence of an animal can significantly increase positive social behaviors among children with Autism. (x-post r/Science)

User Sirenn, in the Psychology subreddit, 01 Mar 2013

Social Behaviors Increase in Children with Autism in the Presence of Animals Compared to Toys

User dangerssnake, in the aspergers subreddit, 28 Feb 2013

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