Assistance Dogs and Autism Ranking:

Studies and Trials

This section provides details of scientific studies into the effectiveness of assistance dogs for people with autism which have been published in English-language, peer-reviewed journals..

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org

Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.

Related Studies and Trials

• Burgoyne L. et al. (2014) Parents' perspectives on the value of assistance dogs for children with autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 4(6), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Burrows K. E., Adams C. L., Spiers J. (2008) Sentinels of safety: Service dogs ensure safety and enhance freedom and well-being for families with autistic children. Qualitative Health Research. 18(12), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Fecteau S. et al. (2017) Parenting stress and salivary cortisol in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: Longitudinal variations in the context of a service dog’s presence in the family. Biological Psychiatry. 122 Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Groomes D. A. et al. (2014) Utilizing assistive dogs in integrated employment settings: Multidisciplinary elements to consider for individuals with ASD. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 40(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Smyth C., Slevin E. (2010) Experiences of family life with an autism assistance dog. Learning Disability Practice. 13(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Viau R. et al. (2010) Effect of service dogs on salivary cortisol secretion in autistic children. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 35(8), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  

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17 Jun 2022

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