Scientific Essay from the year 2025 in the subject Psychology - General, grade: 9, The University of Malaya (Faculty of Education), course: Education Psychology, language: English, abstract: Sometimes, the smallest paws make the biggest difference. Small Paws, Big Impact invites you into a world where gentle guinea pigs open doors to connection, communication, and confidence for children on the autism spectrum. Blending heartwarming real-life stories with practical guidance, this book shows how animal-assisted interactions can calm anxious hearts, spark social engagement, and inspire joyful learning. Whether you're a parent, educator, or therapist, you'll find step-by-step advice for setting up a guinea pig program, ensuring animal welfare, and integrating these furry companions into home, school, or therapy settings. Grounded in research yet filled with warmth, this is a guide to creating moments of trust, laughter, and growth-proving that the quietest companions often leave the loudest marks on our hearts.