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    If you've got the family dog or cat at your feet right now, you probably know how the companionship of animals can make life more bearable. Research has proven that pets can enhance lonely lives, and even have medical benefits for hospital patients. But the bond of a faithful animal is also proving a godsend to children who suffer autism - not only calming behaviour but perhaps unlocking parts of their brain and enabling them to learn and communicate better. Sounds incredible even to scientists trying to fathom why. But the results show, families at their wits end whose lives have been turned by the animals they love.
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  • @celeste8157
    @celeste8157 Рік тому +30

    Those of us on the spectrum have such a strong connection to animals since we have difficulty connecting to other people. I did not figure out I'm autistic until I was 34, but I have always had such a love for animals, especially dogs. Dogs were always one of my 'special interests,' even before I knew what that was. I could not live without them!

  • @plumsmom8043
    @plumsmom8043 Рік тому +20

    As a nurse, and a Mom to a child on the spectrum this is a beautiful story to warch. I believe our pet dogs have helped my child on the he soectrum. He was the child who didn't want a pet yet now cannot imagine a life without a dog as he enters his final year of high school. He has a great job (pays better thah my first job out of college) and is being promoted to a supervisor on the evening shift. I truly believe our animals were instrumental in his lanuage development, social skills, and academics. Our dogs have gained xo much as well. The power of a dog and his boy .. beautiful!

  • @janedesantis9326
    @janedesantis9326 Рік тому +15

    I have a non verbal beautiful boy with autism he spoke the only time while in equine therapy...said I want trot!❣️❣️❣️❣️

  • @Littlemouse884
    @Littlemouse884 Рік тому +14

    Animals are amazing it's such a shame that many humans don't appreciate just how much so

    • @jam5533
      @jam5533 9 місяців тому

      They're all very interesting and sometimes make you think about what's going on in their mind or what they are saying sometimes. Just keeps curiosity going about them.

  • @llamazarecool
    @llamazarecool 10 місяців тому +3

    I have autism spectrum disorder and when I was little I was always around horses and pets. They helped me keep calm and feel connected 🥹
    Now music, drawing and watching animated movies are my coping mechanisms as an adult

  • @TheDuckClock
    @TheDuckClock Рік тому +15

    As an autistic person I find a lot of this news report incredibly offensive. Here's the list of offending material:
    - Opening reporter calls it "kids who suffer autism" we don't "suffer"
    - Starts with a sizzle reel of kids having meltdowns. That is a privacy violation, most of these kids would be adults by now.
    - Claims that the condition is "bad for the children".
    - Says that "unusually both of this mother's boys are autistic." That's not unusual, autism is known to be genetic.
    - Shopping malls are a sensory nightmare for autistic children. This is well known now.
    - Service animals are now widely recognized as being beneficial to autistic people.
    - Mother complains about autistic kids not making eye contact. We know that forcing autistic people to make eye contact can be emotionally distressing.
    - Claiming that animal therapy is new and experimental. Not anymore.
    - Claiming that Tony Atwood is "Australia's leading autism expert." Yet he's not autistic himself, so he's lacking the most important perspective. I would argue that Chloe Hayden is a more prominent "Autism Expert for Australia" than this guy.
    - Claims there is a "mysterious link between autistic kids and animals" Did it ever occur to anyone to talk to autistic people about this?
    - 4:44 Atwood claims animal therapy "is not going to cure autism" in a tone as if that's a goal. The overwhelming majority of autistic people do not want a cure. That includes Nonspeaking autistics as found by AutisticsNotWeird.
    - 4:57 Stigmatizes an autistic meltdown as "an autistic tantrum". And again, another privacy violation sizzle reel.
    - 7:08 Ok no, this is not why Autistic people have a strong connection with animals. Animals are gentle, easy to read, easy to cooperate with if properly trained and the don't demand intense eye contact or masking, and the love that animals provide is usually unconditional. Something Neurotypical people don't seem to understand.
    - 8:31 - "He's no longer raging" again, absolute failure to understand how autistic meltdowns work. He's on a rocking boat going somewhere he's never been before.
    - 9:08 - Implies that autistic people have a sixth sense. WHAT? This is pushing on the offensive "Autism is a superpower" stereotype.
    - 10:30 - OH YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! There are so many things wrong with this horrible impersonation.
    - 12:45 Will you please stop talking about an "Autism cure". Again. The majority of autistic people don't want one.
    And having watched this entire, the journalist here did not interview a single autistic person. That is a very crucial oversight. Also I know this report came out in 2009, and some of this information wasn't available back then. But autistic adults were around a lot in 2009. Could've asked any of them about it.

    • @margaretbanks8969
      @margaretbanks8969 Рік тому +1

      If Atwood has to be autistic to be expert does this mean that I should refuse asthma treatment unless doctor has asthma. Should I refuse cataract operation unless the doctor has cataracts, you can become an expert without experiencing things yourself.
      Personally. I regard this has greatly news. If it makes life better for people surely that's a good thing.
      I have depression. And anxiety the most effective help has come from my cat.

    • @TheDuckClock
      @TheDuckClock Рік тому +3

      @@margaretbanks8969 Not even remotely relatable. Would you listen to a "black culture expert" from someone who is white? Or an "expert on Trans health" from someone who is cis?
      Asthma and cataracts don't affect your personality or the way society views you.

    • @margaretbanks8969
      @margaretbanks8969 Рік тому

      Come on the pets make children bappy what's wrong with that. If a cat a dog a horse or adolphin are something children can relate to why not?
      Ir children learn love from the pets I really dont see your problem.
      They probably do have a better connection with their pets than with people thT isn't denigrating autistic children it's. Praising a nimals. I'm not autistic but feel a stronger o nnection with my cat than with 80 per cent of people
      .
      Fi ally if the children love their pets and feel a connection to tj
      Them. What's your problem with that?

    • @margaretbanks8969
      @margaretbanks8969 Рік тому

      I agree that asthmA and cataracts are not the same as autism. I also have mental health problems and cat helps with that.

    • @TheDuckClock
      @TheDuckClock Рік тому +4

      @@margaretbanks8969 The problem IS NOT with the use of service animals to reduce the anxiety that leads to autistic meltdowns. You didn't read my original post.
      The problem is with the way this journalist conducted himself throughout this entire video. Depicting autism as "the worst thing to happen to PARENTS" While assuming that autistic kids suffer just because they're autistic.
      His antics at 10:30 where he mocked an autistic meltdown is EXTREMELY offensive. That's simply inexcusable.

  • @elisabethperrett4492
    @elisabethperrett4492 Рік тому +3

    My daughter went to a pony farm for riding, pony care and to spend funtime with other kids. It helped her especially for anxiety and many other things.
    Thank you for this great documentary as we have a man with asperger in our family.

  • @jayab9645
    @jayab9645 Рік тому +11

    This was so good to watch, all animals are amazing and God sent to help us, my cat was watching me as I was having a ‘stroke’ as I fell to the ground she came over to me and pricked her nails into my right arm and I instantly woke up, as if she had given me CPR she was then smelling my left arm (which was completely lifeless) and she tried to move me, animal instinct, they most definitely have a 6th sense, she saved my life…🐈❤‍🩹

  • @NatalieCWilliams
    @NatalieCWilliams Рік тому +5

    Animals can heal anyone with any issues, especially mental and emotional problems.

    • @jennibarnes140
      @jennibarnes140 Рік тому

      Holding a dog or cat lowers high blood pressure too.

  • @DB-fq6tn
    @DB-fq6tn Рік тому +8

    Animals have the gift of calming people who are sensitive to them .

    • @jandevries57
      @jandevries57 Рік тому

      Lions and crocodiles aren't.

    • @aliceinwonderland6198
      @aliceinwonderland6198 Рік тому +2

      Also diet is so important but a lot of parents are exhausted and let them eat whatever they will eat instead of insisting on healthy natural foods.

  • @edwardh1591
    @edwardh1591 Рік тому +5

    What a great story. Animals can make such a difference in people’s lives.

  • @lauraconnolly663
    @lauraconnolly663 Рік тому +8

    Growing up with Aspergers.. My first real friend was a Standard Schnauzer named Peppa. She did what Albert was trained to do instinctively without hesitation. I used to call her "My sister from another Mister." She helped me when I really did feel like I was all alone. Nowadays? I typically still distrust/hate people and still will much prefer animal companions over people. Simple as that. Animals don't judge, are loyal, give unconditional love and long for such to be reciprocated back to them. My current dog... Perdita (5 year old Dalmatian.) does the exact same for me as Peppa did. I am studying to become and EN and maybe I may even want to get into being someone who gets Perdita to interact with autistic/sick/elderly folks to provide the same love she shows to me every single day. 💖

  • @elissaanne1953
    @elissaanne1953 Рік тому +8

    Animals are great! I worked with children on the spectrum and remember what parents went through. Horses and dogs are amazing for the children! This is a great video, and I'm happy to know it's expanding.
    Animal therapy is typically used as a Complimentary Therapy and it's the best.

    • @individualised
      @individualised Рік тому +4

      How about instead of thinking about what the parents went through, think about what the autistic person went through instead? This news report is extremely outdated and offensive, you should know this if you worked and/or work with autistic people.

  • @plantsandcarrots5233
    @plantsandcarrots5233 Рік тому +3

    I love these children. We need to try and understand them.

    • @jennibarnes140
      @jennibarnes140 Рік тому

      Yes we all need to learn neuro diversity, rather than just what it is. Dyslexia and ASD have superpowers many aren't aware of, making changes around how we engage is not only polite, but life changing for those who can often be overlooked ❤❤

  • @secretshaman189
    @secretshaman189 Рік тому +6

    Great episode, thank-you!

  • @plantsandcarrots5233
    @plantsandcarrots5233 Рік тому +2

    Rupert, you keep doing what you are doing. A blessing!!!!

  • @cathycronje4848
    @cathycronje4848 Рік тому +6

    This documentary must be very old. The benefits of equine and other animal therapy is not exactly a novel concept.

    • @MrBibi86
      @MrBibi86 Рік тому +3

      read the description. it says 2009*

  • @baileyhallfilms
    @baileyhallfilms Рік тому +1

    im so sad as this is just really so beautiful and noteworthy, we're human beings on the spectrum and animals can provide so much substance and hope for a neurodiverse individual. brilliant documentary.

  • @mrpatchy9950
    @mrpatchy9950 Рік тому +3

    A very interesting documentary showing how animals can help in controlling stress amongst humans . Thank you.

  • @JustIdeas000
    @JustIdeas000 Рік тому +2

    Parents need strategic support to learn how to parent, regardless of diagnoses of ASD for their offspring.

  • @TruthPapi
    @TruthPapi Рік тому +5

    I agree with the dog one I’ve seen this before in the past… The dolphin seems like a bit of a stretch but hey if they feel it works it’s all positive news

    • @Kari.F.
      @Kari.F. Рік тому +1

      I don't always understand what I see, but I always believe it when I see it. They didn't "feel" that watching the dolphins swim and play calmed the boy down and be happy. He was calm enough to be able to focus on what they did. That is a fact, not a feeling, and we got to observe the changes in him with our own eyes. Why is it a stretch to believe what you can see for yourself?

    • @jennibarnes140
      @jennibarnes140 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Kari.F.exactly 💯. A remarkable change as soon as they appeared. My GS just saw dolphins, turtles and whales, oh and a sea snake, I immediately saw a beautiful animated beaming face in the videos , and at 10yrs he was confidently driving the boat, not one sign of fear or lack of confidence, moved freely in a relaxed fashion . No one would have known he is ASD. Just beautiful for the entire family, and his brother had a blast.❤❤❤❤

  • @tracypark656
    @tracypark656 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this video

  • @hannahelizabeththomas9267
    @hannahelizabeththomas9267 Рік тому +6

    I really enjoyed that about Autism

  • @heartofpuregold
    @heartofpuregold Рік тому +3

    This is wonderful thank you

  • @user-nz5wm4bg9s
    @user-nz5wm4bg9s Рік тому +1

    I understand very well because my son ADD try my best protect thanks

  • @travisd1088
    @travisd1088 Рік тому +1

    One of the best and truest stories in many years you guys have shared and is extremely true even if it's as simple as a bird to a large dog definitely true and yes animals of all kinds including mouse, rats, bears, tigers, I just simply cannot label to the animals but mostly I believe in cats and dogs therapy is a definite success and some would prefer the horse riding yes but when at home sitting or resting to sleep etc dogs and cats are best known for it 😢😊

  • @vatren765
    @vatren765 Рік тому +2

    it's not going to help if parents keep feeding kids with too much sugar and carbohydrates for their kids diet.

  • @shushannais8254
    @shushannais8254 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for the useful information!
    Human beings can surely have more benefits communicating to other intelligent creatures that live on our wonderful planet 🌍😊🌼

  • @ShillDozer
    @ShillDozer Рік тому +1

    My cocker spaniel Floyd had a mild case of asperger's. I thought it would be good for him if I let the neighbor kids play with him and now he has full blown autism.

  • @MinKonto-zt1gf
    @MinKonto-zt1gf Рік тому

    Animals especially mutts get me in an autism outbreak. Stay clear of disease-factories and get a gf/bf like normal people.

    • @margaretbanks8969
      @margaretbanks8969 Рік тому +1

      Frankly if your views are an example.ple of "normal" people I think I'm right to prefer my cat and next doors DOG to any "normal" person.

  • @mballer
    @mballer Рік тому

    How much of this is from dog gut bacteria replacing defective bacteria in children?

  • @thesilverblack708
    @thesilverblack708 Рік тому +4

    Excuse me ... "Kids who SUFFER autism".
    Cancel this whole show for saying that. Autism isn't something you "Suffer" from.

  • @waz6713
    @waz6713 Рік тому

    Awesome!🤎

  • @sjc4
    @sjc4 Рік тому

    What is the channel policy on the comment section? Some videos have them turned on but most don't. What's the logic?

  • @corvettesbme
    @corvettesbme Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @bauhnguefyische667
    @bauhnguefyische667 Рік тому

    My generation called them ‘spazzes’.
    Not saying that was right.

  • @ascgazz
    @ascgazz 9 місяців тому +1

    It’s a shame Australian neurotypical relations with autistic people aren’t as good, eh!

  • @daniellechaffey338
    @daniellechaffey338 Рік тому

    ❤ beautiful I think it works

  • @JocelynTalagtag-ni9yh
    @JocelynTalagtag-ni9yh Рік тому

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @plantsandcarrots5233
    @plantsandcarrots5233 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @LiLesah
    @LiLesah 11 місяців тому

  • @m.fazlurrahman5854
    @m.fazlurrahman5854 Рік тому

    Companionship with an Animal is NOT going to help in “memory fog” otherwise known as “autism” the reason is: it’s not a learning technique.

    • @TheDuckClock
      @TheDuckClock Рік тому +2

      You have no idea what you're talking about. Autism doesn't hinder memory. If anything some autistic people remember more details than neurotypicals.

  • @redrobin1193
    @redrobin1193 Рік тому

    Fake news

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