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pinkneon · 08-15-2016, 02:57 PM

I'm wondering if hamsters can be a good pet for children with Autism?

Obviously I realize that any pet for a child mean adults are responsible for the animal's welfare etc, but am unsure whether an Autistic child can cope with a pet? She does seem to have a connection with animals, and is extremely gentle. She is always supervized. One of her therapists sugested a pet as something to help her with responsibilities, and to help if she needs to self soothe and can't calm down otherwise. However I am unsure if a bigger animal might be better for this? She is 5 ... Thoughts would be appreciated!

08-15-2016, 02:57 PM
pinkneon Pink Glittery Hamsters Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Posts: 6,037	Hamsters for children with Autism? I'm wondering if hamsters can be a good pet for children with Autism? Obviously I realize that any pet for a child mean adults are responsible for the animal's welfare etc, but am unsure whether an Autistic child can cope with a pet? She does seem to have a connection with animals, and is extremely gentle. She is always supervized. One of her therapists sugested a pet as something to help her with responsibilities, and to help if she needs to self soothe and can't calm down otherwise. However I am unsure if a bigger animal might be better for this? She is 5 ... Thoughts would be appreciated!