Scientists have long argued that autism is a uniquely human condition. Now, newly discussed research is challenging that assumption, with a study now suggesting that dogs may experience forms of neurodivergence that closely mirror autism.
The claim comes from Dr. Jacqueline Boyd, an animal scientist at Nottingham Trent University, who says dogs can have “similar structural and chemical differences in their brains to those found in humans with autism.”
According to her, these differences may shape how some dogs perceive the world, interact with their surroundings, respond to social cues, and even bond with their owners.
