Award-winning comic about assistance dogs and sleep in children with ASD
Anna-Ève Faucher from Université de Sherbrooke wins a science communication award for her comic inspired by research on assistance dogs and autistic children.
Anna-Ève Faucher, from the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at the University of Sherbrooke, won a science communication award in the comic book category for her work "Cosmos, a companion for peaceful nights".
This comic illustrates the results of a study led by Dr. Valérie Simard and her team on the effects of assistance dogs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The research shows, in particular, that the arrival of an assistance dog can improve the quality of sleep for both children and their families.
The entire Mira Foundation team warmly congratulates Anna-Ève Faucher for this recognition and for her contribution to making research accessible and inspiring.
Read the original scientific article:
Changes in Sleep of Families After the Arrival of an Autism Service Dog
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