Loveable and sociable cats such as Devon Rex and Ragdolls are the best pets for autistic children.
There is a growing amount of research to say that pets can help relieve some of the symptoms associated with autism, while simultaneously improving quality of life for adults and children on the spectrum.
Don’t worry if you don’t get it at first…it’s okay…I didn’t get it either.
Cats are cute and cuddly
what more could you want? We all know that spending time with any animal is good for your mental well-being. Cats are particularly great because they don’t demand much attention, so there’s no social pressures to deal with. They also understand boundaries very well, meaning they’ll never touch anything they aren’t allowed to. Then again, you probably won’t notice them doing it either way!
Catherine Johnson has written an informative article on the subject of cats and autism
She mentions that Ragdolls in particular seem to be perfect companions for autistic children based on their gentle demeanor and sociability.
Cats are particularly great because they don’t demand much attention, so there’s no social pressures to deal with. They also understand boundaries very well, meaning they’ll never touch anything they aren’t allowed to. Then again, you probably won’t notice them doing it either way! Catherine Johnson has written an informative article on the subject of cats and autism She mentions that Ragdolls in particular seem to be perfect companions for autistic children based on their gentle demeanor and sociability.