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School uses dogs to help autistic students in the classroom
Posted: 11.16.2011 at 4:30 AM Updated: 11.16.2011 at 8:05 AM
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The USA Therapy Dogs help autistic students learn in the classroom at Central Elementary School in Flushing.  / Brett Dickie
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"Socialization is a big part of students with Autism. They don't socialize with other people very often and they tend to be very solitary, play by themselves," said teacher, Yevette Bentley.

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