can keeping a dog be helpful for autistic child in developing normal social skills?

Question

Having a dog to be associated with may serve as a source for gratification as well as an object that can't communicate itself but can facilitate communication in human being associated with it.Can it be helpful in developing social skills in autistic children?

Answer 1

Dogs actually communicate very well, and are wonderful (in combination with a behavioral program like ABA and social skills training) for helping autistics learn how to "read" social cues.

Dogs are an easy "read."

Tail wag means strong emotion.
Tail between legs means submissive/upset.

And so on.

They provide a sense of social acceptance, and don't care if the person is autistic and socially inept... as long as the head is patted, the belly gets a scritch, there's food, water, and shelter, and "master" says good dog when the dog is good.

Absolutely, a dog is a wonderful help for social skills training.

Answer 2

It really depends on the dog's nature if he can handle an autistic child. My brother's a special child and at the same time we have a Labrador Retriever and they get along really well. My brother loves our dog and in return, our dog's become more patient with him and wouldn't get mad even if my brother starts poking him! Lol

I suggest you start raising a pup so that the puppy would be acquainted with you and your family. But not too young though else the puppy might get phobia or culture shocked. As the puppy and your child grow older, let them bond and sooner or later, they'd be in good terms your child wouldn't even think of adapting bad manners. Good luck!

Answer 3

I would think so. You need to research the types of dogs that are very patient and would put up with some social skills that aren't appropriate, but a child could learn how to deal with a pet. Having a pet may help your child express his feelings that he cannot express properly because of his autism. Good luck.

Answer 4

Yes, it can. I heard that on radio 2-3 months ago, whereby a father of a child (who was suffering from autism) gave the example of his child's improvement through different methods and it was one of them, I believe. Just check with your doc as well.

In any case, with a certain degree of common sense, i do believe that it is going to be a good thing for child. He/she may start recognising dog/pet which is a healthy sign.

No harm in trying.

Answer 5

Yes a dog would be very helpful in the interaction of your child. They are very patient,loving, giving in all ways. I would not hesitate in getting a puppy about 6 months old. That way it will be able to handle the child and be strong enough to go thru the hard times of interaction with your child. I have had experiences with German Sheppard's and Labs, both proof to be able to be very good with children of all types. Also very easily trained, and protective to their families.

Answer 6

Autism has no longer something to do with self-discipline. a variety of of analyze exhibits that autism is genetic and impacts the wiring of the strategies. to illustrate many autistic people have an abnormally formed cerebellum. it is not led to with the aid of a loss of self-discipline! in case you spot a parent who does not self-discipline their autistic baby this can be with the aid of fact they be responsive to from journey that the youngster is surely no longer helped with the aid of it. If a baby isn't able to doing some thing, punishing for them won't exchange something. And corporal punishment has been recent in lots of analyze to develop the prospect for emotional and behavioral issues - even criminal habit! whilst some babies do respond nicely to it, maximum folk do plenty extra effectual with non-actual self-discipline which includes explaining rules, rewarding sturdy habit and using trip and shortage of privileges whilst they misbehave. this is very genuine whilst a baby has a incapacity. in case you're no longer keen to take heed to the info whilst a baby's welfare is in touch, i'm hoping you by no ability have babies.