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A dog for problem child.

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Labaik Mon 19-Aug-19 16:38:18

I've heard of several people with children on the autistic spectrum getting a dog for the child and it did seem to help. Obviously as long as the needs of the dog were properly met. One dog programme on the tv featured such a case but I'm afraid I can't recall which programme it was.

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RosieLeah Mon 19-Aug-19 16:37:30

I doubt that a dog would help. It would probably be neglected, even mis-treated and poor old mum would have the job of taking care of it.

Unless he has a definite medical problem, he just needs the right handling. Indulging him will just make his behaviour worse.

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Charleygirl5 Mon 19-Aug-19 16:35:09

It would not be fair on the dog! The child is too young to take it out for a walk so it would be the mother. A definite no from me.

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kircubbin2000 Mon 19-Aug-19 16:32:00

9 year old twin living with widowed mum has problem behaviour. Can't share, has to be centre of attention,meltdowns,possibly a little bit autistic.
Would a dog help, something for him to love and care for? Only problem,brother wouldn't get a look in and 2 dogs might be hard to look after.

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