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Therapy Dogs for children with Autism

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I searched for this subject and couldnt find anything recent on the subject.

I am looking for views and opinions about any advantages or disadvantages in getting a dog for a 12 year old with a diagnosed ASD. I have read many articles saying they can be good but i'd like to hear from people with real life experiences before exploring further. I'm not talking about a formal, trained "assistance dog", just a dog that can be home trained to be company for my son.

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  • I agree with Adie, I have dogs and they have given me purpose when I can't see any reson to go on. Dogs never judge they are loyal and unconditionally loving. I didnt get my dogs as assistance dogs but they are.

    Greyhounds and whippets are a lovely breed and there are plenty looking for loving homes.

    A good book to read about an assistance greyhound is; 

    Comet how a greyhound I rescued saved my life, its by Steven Wolff.

    I'd say getting a compaion for your 12 year old is something that could potentially change their life for the better.

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  • I agree with Adie, I have dogs and they have given me purpose when I can't see any reson to go on. Dogs never judge they are loyal and unconditionally loving. I didnt get my dogs as assistance dogs but they are.

    Greyhounds and whippets are a lovely breed and there are plenty looking for loving homes.

    A good book to read about an assistance greyhound is; 

    Comet how a greyhound I rescued saved my life, its by Steven Wolff.

    I'd say getting a compaion for your 12 year old is something that could potentially change their life for the better.

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