One Photo Speaks Volumes About The Power Of Service Animals

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When This Little Boy With Autism Got Too Close To The Road, His Dog Saved The Day

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Based on this video, I know one dog that’s getting an extra biscuit tonight. Even when this autism service dog is playing outside with the family, the intelligent pup is on high alert. When the child with autism started running toward the street, his canine companion sprung into action to ensure that he didn’t get […]

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When Children With Autism Grow Up

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I was 23 and needed a summer job; he was 21 and needed full-time support. He’s one of an estimated half million people diagnosed with autism who are soon becoming adults — and who society is entirely unprepared for. The heat that afternoon was intense. Weather maps across Iowa were deep red, and warnings flashed […]

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