ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
It's been proven that Assistance Dogs, when properly trained, can:
Assistance Dogs develop social bonds between pet dogs and their families. The therapeutic value of pets is well documented and includes:
No two children with Autism display exactly the same behaviours or respond in exactly the same way to Assistance Dogs. Each dog is trained specifically to meet the individual child's needs. For more information see About our Dogs. For examples of how our Assistance Dogs have benefited Autistic children and their families, read our Case Studies.
- Improve a child's socialisation and behaviour skills
- Create freedom for the child and family members to go out of the house safely and confidently
- Expand a child's capabilities to experience more of the life and to grow
- Calm the child thereby giving them an increased attention span and greater aptitude for learning
- Increase safety levels and alleviate the bolting behaviours (common in children with Autism) by acting as an anchor when tethered to the child
Assistance Dogs develop social bonds between pet dogs and their families. The therapeutic value of pets is well documented and includes:
- A decrease in stress and anxiety
- An increase in psychological wellbeing
- An increase in opportunities to exercise
- An increase in opportunities for social interaction
No two children with Autism display exactly the same behaviours or respond in exactly the same way to Assistance Dogs. Each dog is trained specifically to meet the individual child's needs. For more information see About our Dogs. For examples of how our Assistance Dogs have benefited Autistic children and their families, read our Case Studies.
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