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03/19/2025

Neurodevelopmental conditions

A randomized controlled trial of the effects of dog-assisted versus robot dog-assisted therapy for children with autism or Down syndrome

Van Der Steel and colleagues observed improvements in emotional regulation and attunement in children with autism or Down's syndrome who received dog assisted therapy compared to control groups receiving robot dog-assisted therapy or no treatment.

Image credit: Child and Dog by Pexels, Pixabay

A randomized controlled trial of the effects of dog-assisted versus robot dog-assisted therapy for children with autism or Down syndrome

03/17/2025

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Editor Spotlight: Adrián Diaz-Faes

In this interview, PLOS One Academic Editor Adrián Diaz-Faes shares his experience with PLOS, as an author, reviewer and editor, his research interests, and advice to researchers about building their networks.

Editor Spotlight: Adrián Diaz-Faes

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