Autists & Their Animals Zine | Digital File
Autists & their Animals is an exploration of autistic peoples’ relationships with animals as pets, assistance animals or special interests.
This zine celebrates the companionship animals give us when communicating with other people can be difficult or alienating; the mental well-being benefits of forming relationships with animals, and as tactile sensory seekers, often with unique perspectives - from sensitive smell to acute hearing, autistic people’s unique ability to relate to animals.
Autistic people often have especially strong bonds with family dogs and all kinds of other pets. Yet not all autistic people have access to forming their own relationship with a pet, and animals often feature as special interests instead.
Studies show that autists greatly benefit psychologically from the companionship of an animal. Sensory benefits include the touch of fur or scales, the weight of an animal on one’s lap, and the bidirectional calming interaction of petting an animal.
We hope you find this zine as comforting and illuminating as it has been to put together.
Published by Grrrrl Zine Fair. A risograph colour-printed version of this zine is available too, while stocks last.
This zine is 30 pages long and includes a variety of writing, poetry, photographs and illustrations.
Please note that this is a digital download file. Once you purchase you’ll be sent a link via email, please double-check that you have spelt your email correctly so that your zine reaches you well. You have 24 hours to download the zine. If you need it re-sent, please email hello@grrrlzinefair.com.
Autists & their Animals is an exploration of autistic peoples’ relationships with animals as pets, assistance animals or special interests.
This zine celebrates the companionship animals give us when communicating with other people can be difficult or alienating; the mental well-being benefits of forming relationships with animals, and as tactile sensory seekers, often with unique perspectives - from sensitive smell to acute hearing, autistic people’s unique ability to relate to animals.
Autistic people often have especially strong bonds with family dogs and all kinds of other pets. Yet not all autistic people have access to forming their own relationship with a pet, and animals often feature as special interests instead.
Studies show that autists greatly benefit psychologically from the companionship of an animal. Sensory benefits include the touch of fur or scales, the weight of an animal on one’s lap, and the bidirectional calming interaction of petting an animal.
We hope you find this zine as comforting and illuminating as it has been to put together.
Published by Grrrrl Zine Fair. A risograph colour-printed version of this zine is available too, while stocks last.
This zine is 30 pages long and includes a variety of writing, poetry, photographs and illustrations.
Please note that this is a digital download file. Once you purchase you’ll be sent a link via email, please double-check that you have spelt your email correctly so that your zine reaches you well. You have 24 hours to download the zine. If you need it re-sent, please email hello@grrrlzinefair.com.
Autists & their Animals is an exploration of autistic peoples’ relationships with animals as pets, assistance animals or special interests.
This zine celebrates the companionship animals give us when communicating with other people can be difficult or alienating; the mental well-being benefits of forming relationships with animals, and as tactile sensory seekers, often with unique perspectives - from sensitive smell to acute hearing, autistic people’s unique ability to relate to animals.
Autistic people often have especially strong bonds with family dogs and all kinds of other pets. Yet not all autistic people have access to forming their own relationship with a pet, and animals often feature as special interests instead.
Studies show that autists greatly benefit psychologically from the companionship of an animal. Sensory benefits include the touch of fur or scales, the weight of an animal on one’s lap, and the bidirectional calming interaction of petting an animal.
We hope you find this zine as comforting and illuminating as it has been to put together.
Published by Grrrrl Zine Fair. A risograph colour-printed version of this zine is available too, while stocks last.
This zine is 30 pages long and includes a variety of writing, poetry, photographs and illustrations.
Please note that this is a digital download file. Once you purchase you’ll be sent a link via email, please double-check that you have spelt your email correctly so that your zine reaches you well. You have 24 hours to download the zine. If you need it re-sent, please email hello@grrrlzinefair.com.