Therapy Kitteh

"Iris Grace Halmshaw, the 5-year-old British girl in the photo above, was diagnosed with autism in 2011. Her therapy cat Thula has helped her gain enough confidence to speak to others, as well as providing additional inspiration for her painting -- another component of her therapy."

From Alena Hall's delightful, illuminating photoessay for The Huffington Post, 11 Reasons Your Crazy Cat Obsession Makes You Happier And Healthier

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