updating my research

Here are the new articles that I have found: I will share with you here, if you are interested. Two years ago when I started this project there were few studies available, but I have always believed that the science would follow what we have known for the last 10 years, that dogs help children and families with autism. I'm just trying to get the information out there to those who need it. Sorry if this post is a little long.

Carlisle, Gretchen, (2015) The Social Skill and Attachment to Dogs of Children with Autism Spectrum Disordser. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol 45(5) p 1137-1145.

Fecteau,S., Bolvin, L. Trudel, M., et. al. (2017) Parenting stress and

salivary cortisol in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: Longitudinal variations in the contex of a service dog’s presence in the family. Biological Psychology, Volume 123, p 187-195

Harris, K., Sholtis, S.(2016) Companion Angels on a Leash: Welcoming Service Dogs Into Classroom Communities for Children with Autism Journal of Child Education Vol. 92, Issue 4, p 265-273.