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Owning a Pet Helps in a Child’s Early Developmental Stages
It is also a fact that children who grow up with pets around them from early stages are more expressive. Doctors today suggest that children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism should visit animal shelters more often to deliver toys and bond. They believe it encourages them to focus more on the responsibilities they might have to undertake in the future, and the sensory experiences of holding and loving a pet also helps soothe children with autism.
If you’ve been on the fence about whether or not to make the commitment of getting a furry friend, consider not only the joy it would bring to your life, but the health benefits as well.
Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Health Benefits of Pets)Loyola Medicine (Animal Therapy Reduces Need For Pain Medication After Joint-Replacement Surgery)Diabetes Forecast (Could a Dog Save Your Life?)
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