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Author Annie Bowes grew up having dogs throughout her childhood and adulthood that helped her with her autism. Her love of animals, especially dogs, eventually helped her find her passion in life to help animals and become a veterinarian. Through many years of working with dogs in her practice, she grew interested in how canine companionship helps people with autism. Dogs and Autism is a result of her many years of research and first-hand experience understanding the benefits of dogs as an alternative treatment to those on the autism spectrum.
Author Annie Bowes grew up having dogs throughout her childhood and adulthood that helped her with her autism. Her love of animals, especially dogs, eventually helped her find her passion in life to...
Author Annie Bowes grew up having dogs throughout her childhood and adulthood that helped her with her autism. Her love of animals, especially dogs, eventually helped her find her passion in life to help animals and become a veterinarian. Through many years of working with dogs in her practice, she grew interested in how canine companionship helps people with autism. Dogs and Autism is a result of her many years of research and first-hand experience understanding the benefits of dogs as an alternative treatment to those on the autism spectrum.
The author laid out the many advantages to having a dog when diagnosed with autism. I will definitely be reading more about this topic.
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Lisa B, Reviewer
Having a son with autism I found this book very interesting. It was very informative and there was a lot to learn through reading it
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Jolene W, Educator
If you are thinking about getting a dog, then this is the book for you. The author, a veterinarian, does a thorough job of explaining the benefits of having a dog, how to obtain a dog, what different types of breeds there are, service dogs, and dealing with the death of a dog. I love that she promotes adopting dogs from shelters rather than breeders and puppy mills. I also love that she lists the many benefits to the reader of having a dog. I thought this book would be more about the benefits of autistic individuals having a dog but in reality it was more about the benefits of everyone having a dog. The author does relate her own experiences having autism and growing up with dogs and how they helped her and she has a whole chapter on how dogs understand autism and the research to back it up. Overall, this is a wonderful book for any dog lover and those looking into adopting a dog into their family.
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Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
The author laid out the many advantages to having a dog when diagnosed with autism. I will definitely be reading more about this topic.
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Lisa B, Reviewer
Having a son with autism I found this book very interesting. It was very informative and there was a lot to learn through reading it
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Jolene W, Educator
If you are thinking about getting a dog, then this is the book for you. The author, a veterinarian, does a thorough job of explaining the benefits of having a dog, how to obtain a dog, what different types of breeds there are, service dogs, and dealing with the death of a dog. I love that she promotes adopting dogs from shelters rather than breeders and puppy mills. I also love that she lists the many benefits to the reader of having a dog. I thought this book would be more about the benefits of autistic individuals having a dog but in reality it was more about the benefits of everyone having a dog. The author does relate her own experiences having autism and growing up with dogs and how they helped her and she has a whole chapter on how dogs understand autism and the research to back it up. Overall, this is a wonderful book for any dog lover and those looking into adopting a dog into their family.