Cats are some of our best furry companions, but most people don’t know that there’s a wonderful connection between cats and autism.

THE ROLE OF THERAPY ANIMALS:

Therapy animals, including dogs and cats, have efficiently assisted individuals with various physical and mental conditions.

For Autism issues in children, a dog can be a challenging service healer but cats on the other hand, are an excellent alternative. Having a pet enables your kid to learn strong interpersonal skills such as sharing and empathy. The introduction of a car to children with autism creates transformations in their emotional growth. Astrologically speaking, cats are a career of positive vibes and healing. Cats represent both Saturn and Mars and both planets heal internal and external injuries in much less time if healing is done accordingly. Here, the cats emerge in the picture as they are known as the master healers.

HOW ARE FELINES HELPFUL IN AUTISM:

• CALMING PRESENCE & ROUTINE: Cats offer a calming and affectionate presence, creating stability through routine. Cats instigates nervous system and regulates blood circulation [MARS].
• SENSORY BENEFITS: Cat’s soft fur, gentle purring, and rhythmic movements offer sensory stimulation that soothes children with autism. Studies suggest that these activities reduce anxiety and synchronize emotion regulation.
• TEACHING EMPATHY: Introducing a cat at an early age helps children develop compassion and empathy. Also, cats help relieve anxiety in children with autism by providing a source of comfort through activities like petting, playing, or feeding. These activities contribute to a sense of calm, even in potentially stressful situations.
• SYMPTION SUPRESSION: Cats can help reduce autism symptoms such as difficulty maintaining eye contact and feeling overwhelmed or shy in crowds.
  Cats help autistic individuals with Oxytocin release or in a simple word "love hormone”. Cats reduce stress levels in children with autism.

• A WORD OF ADVICE: Certain breeds, like Ragdolls and Maine Coons, are known for their gentle and sociable nature and because of that, they may be good companions for children with autism.

DISCLAIMER: It's a general writeup based on an actual study of certain cases and response ratio may differ from person to person based on their planetary charts derived from their signatures.

-HIMANSHU MISHRA
Signature Analyst & Astro-Therapist