Testing added benefits of including dogs for autism emotion control
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding dogs to therapy or activities helps children with autism better manage strong emotions and reactions. It may help families who are concerned about emotion outbursts or difficulty regulating feelings.
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Who can take part
- Your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), confirmed by a specialist
- Your child has significant emotion dysregulation, based on a questionnaire score of 6 or higher
- Your child’s thinking/memory test score is high enough (WASI-II full score 65 or above)
- Your child primarily speaks English
- Your family can keep the current medication dose stable during the study
- No dog-related fear or allergy, and no recent serious aggression toward animals or other children
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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