Can dogs detect autism or, smell it rather?

There is actually considerable evidence for that being the case.

For me personally; countless times I've had animals (dogs, cats, even birds) treat me differently to all others around me - I've had aggressive dogs I've never seen before bark savagely at everyone else, then cease barking, drop their head and wait to be patted by me. When I left, the barking resumed. It's a surreal experience, but not an unwelcome one.

Some people have proposed Saint Francis of Assisi as being an Asperger - I'm not getting into whether I agree or not - based on the way animals approached him without fear or caution.

My brother is autistic and animals always did act differently around him than the rest of us. I think they can sense that the person is abnormal and it makes them afraid. The most gentle little beagle would growl at my brother and not want to be near him. I think animals have a feel for normal behavior and my brother's behavior would put them on edge; perhaps they thought he had rabies or something.

They can't smell it, but some might be able to pick up on the fact that you're different from the way you behave. But it's not something you could use to make a diagnosis.

wow to the person who commented first...wats so funny about him having aspergers?

they can...dogs are used a lot for medical therapy with many kids from cancer to autism.

dogs can help you feel better, but i think it is all in your head that dogs are acting differently around u..Dont worry ...ur just a person as everyone else =p

My daughter has a female pit bull who is really friendly. When his young female (who has some autistic symptoms) comes near her she growls with distaste. The girl has done nothing to the dog. Darlene