Wednesday, 19 April 2017

RJ Scott’s Annual Autism Awareness Blog Hop


Today is my turn to host RJ Scott’s annual Autism Awareness blog hop.
The masterpost showing all the stops on the hop can be found here on RJ’s blog.


Is it possible that animals are the answer? Dogs. Horses. Guinea Pigs.

"Interaction with animals can help children with autism become more physically developed and improve their strength, coordination, and physical abilities. More importantly, many people derive much joy from their relationship with animals, which can help autistic children have a better sense of well-being and more self-confidence."

"Other research has shown how social behaviors in children who have autism temporarily improve after even a short play period with a live animal such as a guinea pig (versus a toy)."

Research is continuing in the area of animal therapy but initial findings appear positive.

Now for the giveaway part of the hop.

Animals play a big part in one of my books. Theory Unproven is set on an elephant sanctuary in South Africa. So to celebrate this year's blog hop I'm giving away a copy of Theory Unproven. 

Leave a comment below and I will use random.org to pick a winner. 


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7 comments:

  1. Tanja19 April 2017 at 08:07

    Thank you for participating in RJ's Autism Awareness Blog Hop.
    I am sure animals can play a big part in helping children with autism. Not for my son, though. He was terrified of all animals. The petting zoo was a nightmare. He found them too unpredictable.

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  2. laurie19 April 2017 at 13:17

    Thank you for participating in RJ's Autism Awareness Blog Hop. when he was alive my dad had Asperger and the dog we had at the time was a great help to him. she was a husky x and his best friend. she just seemed to have a way to keep him happy. when we had to put her down at age 15 he was never the same

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  3. Jen19 April 2017 at 14:15

    Thanks for the post. I've had a pet or more almost all my life. The short time I was without one was lonely. I think connecting with an animal can help many people.

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  4. H.B.19 April 2017 at 19:54

    Thank you for the post and for joining in on the hop. We've had several pets pass through my home. I can believe that animals can make a difference in anyone's life. For sure, it's a learning expperience.
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  5. Katherine Halle19 April 2017 at 21:18

    That's awesome that you're doing this hop!. We've always had dogs and you know how much I loved Theory Unproven :D

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  6. Anonymous20 April 2017 at 03:42

    It's always such an informative hop!

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  7. booksandmore20 April 2017 at 12:28

    Thank you for the post. Pets help us to deal with emotions, and to be better people, I'm sure of ti
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