May 2, 2016 EL BENEFICIO DE TENER  MASCOTAS EN CASA, Autismo y animales

EL BENEFICIO DE TENER MASCOTAS EN CASA, Autismo y animales

Siempre he tenido mis mascotas. Mis niños han sido lo suficientemente afortunados para no haber conocido nunca la vida sin un perro acurrucándose justo a su lado. Somos una familia de amantes de los animales. Las mascotas no solo son cálidas, adorables, peludos amiguitos, sino que ofrecen beneficios para el desarrollo de los niños, especialmente los niños en el espectro del Autismo.
Un estudio reciente fue aplicado a cuatro escuelas en Australia. Los estudiantes en el espectro autista fueron monitoreados mientras
estaban jugando, fuese con sus juguetes o los conejillos de indias del salón. Los niños fueron más verbales y sociales cuando ellos estaban con los conejillos que cuando jugaban con muñecos, por ejemplo. También fueron más accesibles cuando jugaban con los conejillos. Las mascotas pueden ser un “rompehielos” social. Ellos forzan incluso al menos calificado socialmente, a tornarse más social. Nuestro perro, Lucca, nos ha llevado a más personas que se han convertido en amigos de toda la vida, un sin fin de veces.
Por lo tanto, es lógico pensar, que los niños y los adultos dentro del espectro autista se beneficiarían aún más. Tener una mascota a
su lado les está proporcionando la seguridad y confianza para convertirse sociales, táctiles, conscientes y emocionales. Es una relación
ganar- ganar por donde lo veas.
Aquí les dejo un gran video acerca de un niño con Autismo y su profunda conexión con su perro.

 

 

Las mascotas nos dan una razón para ejercitar y trabajar nuestras habilidades motoras. Nuestro perro, Lucca, nos hace ir a correr en la noche, aún cuando no estamos de humor. Para un niño o adulto en el espectro del autismo, tener una mascota lo alentará a tocar, acariciar, correr, rodar, jugar con una pelota y más. Es una terapia continua de las habilidades motoras.

Cute toddler blonde boy with golden retriever hugging close up


A PET FRIENDLY HOME, Autism and Animals.

I have always had pets. My children have been fortunate enough to have never known life without a dog cuddling next to them. We are a family of animal lovers. Pets are not only warm, fuzzy loving buddies, but they offer developmental benefits to children, especially
children in the Spectrum of Autism. A recent study was performed at four schools in Australia. The students in the Autistic Spectrum were monitored as they were playing with either toys or the classroom guinea pigs. The children were more verbal and social when they were with the guinea pigs than when they were playing with dolls. They were also more approachable while playing with the guinea pigs. Pets are social icebreakers. They force even the most socially unskilled to become social. Our dog, Lucca, has led us to more people who have become life long friends endless times. So, it only stands to reason, that children and adults within the Autistic Spectrum would benefit even more. Having a pet next to them is providing them with the security and confidence to become social, tactile, aware and emotional. It’s a win win all around.

Pets give us a reason to exercise and work on our motor skills. Our dog, Lucca forces us to go for a run at night, even when we’re not in the mood. For a child or adult in the spectrum, having a pet will encourage touch, stroking, running, rolling, playing with a ball and so on. It’s continual motor skill therapy.Pets lower our blood pressure and calm us. Any pet owner reading this article can agree that pets can feel our energy. I was bedridden for a period of time when I was pregnant with my twins. My dog never left my bedside. He wouldn’t take a sip of water unless I was next to him. He laid on top of my huge stomach for hours at a time. I was feeling so sick. But his presence and love nurtured me throughout a physically challenging time. I personally believe that having a pet for a child or adult
in the Spectrum of Autism is like having a 24/7 therapist in your home. A pet is non judgmental, comforting, loving, accepting and understands body language. A pet provides self esteem and instills responsibility, thought, trust and compassion. Pets accept us for who we are. For someone in the Autistic Spectrum, that’s a wonderful thing.
Share your pet story with us. We’d love to hear.

 

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Deborah Rosenberg, founder of DiMare Design focuses on Design Therapy and Vegan Design. She combines specific textures, scents and colors with cruelty free materials to create optimal thriving spaces.
Deborah grew up in New York. She resides in Miami with her daughters and dog Lucca. Lucca’s favorite pastime is being a total beach bum.
www.DiMareDesign.com,
[email protected]

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