Autism is a condition that affects the way a person's brain works. People with autism may find it hard to communicate and interact with others, and they might have specific interests or behaviors that they focus on intensely. Full definition
The project will pair children with autism with a cat and monitor the impact the cat has on the child's anxiety level and social skills. (purrfectcompanions.org)
The team has been conducting research on robot - assisted therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders for the past five years. (mitef.org)
And what about after their child has gotten a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder? (themotherco.com)