School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA, 6027, Australia.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2019 Jan;49(1):248-259. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3759-7.
This study examined the role of companion canines in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Interviews were conducted with 11 mothers of children with ASD (aged 5-12) who owned a canine companion in a multiple case study methodology. Transcript analysis revealed the emergence of five major themes, namely; love and companionship, perception of ownership, comfort and calming influence, canine's ability to assist the child with understanding their world, and challenging experiences. The social and emotional benefits of companion canine ownership were observed in the majority of cases, particularly when the canine was the preferred companion animal and possessed an appropriate temperament suitable to cohabit with children who possess unique social and sensory needs.
本研究考察了伴侣犬在自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）儿童生活中的作用。通过多案例研究方法，对 11 名拥有伴侣犬的 ASD 儿童（年龄 5-12 岁）的母亲进行了访谈。转录分析揭示了五个主要主题的出现，即：爱和陪伴、对所有权的感知、安慰和镇静影响、犬只帮助儿童理解世界的能力，以及具有挑战性的体验。在大多数情况下，观察到了伴侣犬拥有的社会和情感益处，特别是当犬只作为首选的伴侣动物，并且具有适合与具有独特社交和感官需求的儿童共同生活的适当气质时。
