Friendly Dogs? Dr. Sabrina Schuck is observing children with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder), who are singing as part of a 12-week therapy program. She notes specific disruptions (can you see that child’s flailing arm?). Half the children in her study have sessions with therapy dogs—trained not to bark when the children get too lively. Those children were most likely to calm down.
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