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How Pets Can Help Autistic Children

Oprah.com   |   September 11, 2008
Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete
As parents of a son who is living with autism, Holly and Rodney understand the importance of any breakthrough that can help an autistic child overcome the challenges he faces. Nuala Gardner, author of A Friend Like Henry, says her autistic son, Dale, had his big breakthrough when he formed a special friendship with the family's pet dog. The Peetes talk with Nuala about her book and how a golden retriever transformed her son's life.
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