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Service dogs join the fight against autism

Summary:Service dogs have done wonders for people with physical, hearing and visual impairments. Now they are helping children with autism. Although, service dogs for families dealing with autism is relatively a new therapeutic tool, it is making a differ.. 		Link 06/09/2008 by: shannonj
Aquariums May Help Kids With Autism

Summary:Kinney understands the health benefits that animals can offer to her daughter, but has elected not to get a dog because she is waiting for her 2-year-old to get a little older before taking on additional responsibility. But, when Kinney learned ab.. 		Link 02/21/2008 by: shannonj
Dogs warm to children with autism

Summary:After 8-year-old Danny Gross was sent to his room for snatching his younger sister's new umbrella, his mother found him sobbing on his bed. But Danny wasn't upset about being punished for bullying his sister. Instead, he was distressed because hou.. 		Link 02/19/2008 by: shannonj
Special Dogs Help Children with Autism on the First Coast

Summary:Life for 16-year-old Geoffrey Brauda is getting better. Not only is he getting a new best friend, he's getting the support he needs to be more independent. And, for his mom Jeannette it means she doesn't have to worry as much. Geoffrey has a high-.. 		Link 01/31/2008 by: shannonj
Dogs help children with autism be independent

Summary:4 Paws for Ability is based in Xenia. According to the Web site, www.4pawsforability.org, is an organization that believes "service dogs should be made available to anyone with a disability who wishes to have the love, companionship and independence .. 		Link 01/22/2008 by: shannonj
Water Planet

Summary:Another link for swimming with dolphins and information re: Autism and dolphins..... 		Link 01/21/2008 by: JessicaJIrish
BIG HEARTS IN SMALL BUSINESSES

Summary:After researching autism and learning that water and interacting with dogs helps autistic people relax, she contacted the Autism Society of Saskatchewan who put her in touch with a neighbourhood high school with special needs students. Bay's Water.. 		Link 12/26/2007 by: shannonj
Best friend, indeed, for children with autism

Summary:After 8-year-old Danny Gross was sent to his room for snatching his younger sister’s new umbrella, his mother found him sobbing on his bed. But Danny wasn’t upset about being punished for bullying his sister. Instead, he was distressed because hou.. 		Link 12/10/2007 by: shannonj
Boy's 4-legged friend helps him overcome autism's challenges

Summary:Boy's 4-legged friend helps him overcome autism's challenges Paul Werth darted out the front door of his New Boston home last week with his dog, Atlas, in tow. The dark-haired 7-year-old may have held Atlas' leash, but the yellow Labrador-golde.. 		Link 10/26/2007 by: shannonj
4 PAWS FOR ABILITY-Service Dogs

Summary: Our Mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities by training and placing service animals to provide them with companionship and promote independent living. We specialize in placements with people who are turned away by many other ag.. 		Link 10/01/2007 by: shannonj
The North Star Foundation

Summary:About The North Star Foundation At North Star, our clients are children whose challenges range from autism to serious medical conditions to grief over the loss of a parent. All these children have family members who are similarly affected and whos.. 		Link 09/11/2007 by: shannonj
Dogging Autism

Summary:Dogging Autism Five-and-a half-year-old Daniel Clement crouched on the ground, grabbed a rope attached to a ball that the chocolate labrador puppy Bennie had in his mouth. Daniel pulled the rope and ran. The puppy scampered after him. After Ben.. 		Link 09/11/2007 by: shannonj
Quest for a miracle cure

Summary:Quest for a miracle cure These parents believe horses and shamans can unlock their son’s autistic mind. This is their journey of discovery Tim Rayment A child is born, and the child seems blessed. He lives in the richest nation on Earth, at a ti.. 		Link 09/10/2007 by: shannonj
A Friend for Life

Summary:July 29, 2007 A friend for life Nuala Gardner was despairing about her autistic son, but the arrival of Henry the dog in their lives changed everything Sian Griffiths In the plush surroundings of a central London hotel foyer, a motherly middl.. 		Link 07/31/2007 by: shannonj
Monkey Relied On By Autistic Owner Stolen

Summary:Monkey Relied On By Autistic Owner Stolen .. 		Content 05/16/2007 by: shannonj


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