How are service dogs helpful for children with autism?

Here are some distinctions to consider when deciding which type of dog is right for a child – or adult – who has autism: Companion dogs. Golden retrievers tend to make good therapy dogs given their calm and loving disposition. Wikipedia Commons image by Akaporn Bhothisuwan. read more

Service Dogs for Children with Autism act as constant companions to children with autism to help them improve social interactions and relationships, expand verbal and nonverbal communication, teach life skills, increase interest in activities and decrease stress within the family. read more

In some cases, "therapy" or "service" dogs are called into action to help children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) -- a group of developmental brain disorders that hinder a child's ability to communicate and interact socially. read more

Service Dogs for Children with Autism act as constant companions to children with autism to help them improve social interactions and relationships.A child can be tethered from his/her harness to the dog’s harness to prevent the child from bolting in public. read more