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Autistic Children Prefer Pet Cats Because They Don't Hold Eye Contact
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Not a question but it may explain why my daughter likes cats more than dogs.

The researchers found neuroatypical kids gave more attention to cats than dogs, as sustained eye contact can be stressful for someone not adept at interpreting interactive cues.

While many dog owners exhibit an increase of oxytocin as a result of their dogs' long gazes, such behavior can increase stress and anxiety in someone not adept at reading cues.

While there are plenty of ASD kids who thrive with dogs, the… read more

posted September 11, 2020
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Cats and dogs are different critters. We've always had cats. I agree dogs are more high energy.

posted January 15, 2022

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