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~~Service Dogs for Autism~~
Posted on 27 Jun, 2010

I have been doing a lot of research on Service Dogs for Autism and it seems like my youngest (Bradley) would really benefit from one due to his SID, being a "flight" risk, we live on 4 acres but surrounded by 72 acres, etc...
The only problem I find with this is that my oldest is terrifed by animals, all animals big and small but our therapist says it's a wonderful idea and we should go for it.
Has anyone else checked into this?? Anyone have a Service Dog for Autism?? If you do have one please tell me about your experience and where you got yours. I've only found 3 places so far but I'm still checking them out.
Thank you :O)

Tags: dogs,service dogs,autism,sensory intergration disorders

Comments:

r_savadosh Added: 13 Jul, 2010 10:30 pm

Was always intrigued by service dogs...

BarbaraHutch Added: 12 Jul, 2010 11:43 am

excellent resource. Have seen these dogs work!

Patsy Added: 06 Jul, 2010 3:38 pm

I think this could be such a great resource...

Rebecca_mom_of_2 Added: 03 Jul, 2010 12:58 am

This seem like such a great resource...

amomsluv42 Added: 30 Jun, 2010 6:23 pm

TY Jason_Halloway :O)

jason_halloway Added: 30 Jun, 2010 5:03 pm

Couldn't agree more, service dogs are such a great idea...

amomsluv42 Added: 29 Jun, 2010 6:20 pm

oh I know, sschell73...I thought so too when I had come across this and did a little more research into it. Just amazing what these wonderful dog's can do.

@daiel_boyd~~most definitely will keep everyone posted on this :O)

daiel_boyd Added: 28 Jun, 2010 10:32 am

We do not have any service dogs, but at an autism conference we went to in California had a company that provided service dogs. I have heard that a lot of families do this and the kids usually get super close to the animals. In a way they become there friends. If you go forward with this definitely keep us posted...very interesting concept.

sschell73 Added: 28 Jun, 2010 8:00 am

What a good idea because they do it for the deaf, blind, and physically disabled.

amomsluv42 Added: 27 Jun, 2010 9:30 pm

TY Paul J Cody, I'll check them out. Thank you again :O)

partyforautism Added: 27 Jun, 2010 7:42 pm

Here is some very good leads. and about your oldest's fears

http://www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/Durham/Services?OpenDocument

http://www.autismdogservices.ca/

http://www.nsd.on.ca/

Fear of Dogs

http://www.livingwithkidsanddogs.com/article01.html

http://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug05/fighting.aspx

http://bestdogforchildren.net/dealing-with-children%E2%80%99s-fear-of-dogs.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_service_dog

Hope these help
Paul J Cody

One of my favorites http://www.pawswithacause.org/