04/03/2023
Happy National Autism Month 🧩 Since 1970, the Autism Society has designated April as National Autism Awareness Month – a month to promote awareness and educate the public about a condition which affects approximately 1 in 59 children in the United States, according to statistics from the CDC.
Autism Service Dogs are trained to assist a child diagnosed with autism by making their lives safer and more enjoyable. These well-trained, reliable companions can be useful in a variety of situations, including:
• Preventing a child from running away in a public place
• Calming children who become quickly overwhelmed or anxious
• Offering ‘deep pressure therapy’ by placing their body on the child
• Providing an overall sense of comfort and a focal point for the child
A comprehensive training and development regime, combined with a professional in-home transition for the dog and their new family, is the magic combination responsible for creating an autism service dog – an invaluable tool for a child diagnosed with autism. Just a whole new reason to love dogs 🐶 ❤️💛💙
