Outcomes of assistance dog placement in the home for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families: A pilot study.
Joyce Yan-Lok LeungLynette MackenzieClaire DicksonPublished in: Australian occupational therapy journal (2021)
These study findings add to the developing evidence about the use of assistance dogs with this population. A larger sample size may have allowed for significant associations to be detected. The methods used were feasible to be applied in a larger study. These results may assist health professionals advocate for funding for assistance dog placement to individuals with ASD and their families.