Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort and Joy to Autistic Teens
Apr 22
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City News Service
22nd April 2026
Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort and Joy to Autistic Teens
For 16-year-old Xiao Xia, holding a pet dog in his arms was a first-time experience. Though nervous, he wore a smile and said he felt happy.
"I don't have a pet at home, so it's really nice to play with a dog," shared the teenage boy with autism. He was among a group of autistic children taking part in a special charity activity at the Dapuqiao Neighborhood Health Center in Shanghai's Huangpu District on Sunday.
The center partnered with local special education schools and charity organizations to bring therapy dogs to interact with the children.
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