National Autism Awareness Month
April is National Autism
Awareness Month and Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers (SDWR) is joining
thousands across the nation to celebrate. NAAM has been recognized since the
1970’s and is a great opportunity to educate people about Autism and issues
within the Autism community. The
demands of living with a person with autism are great, and families frequently
experience high levels of stress but there are some great organizations that
provide support like SDWR.
According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1 in every 68 children are
identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism
Awareness Month is an important opportunity for people to learn more about
Autism and some of the means of support available to families dealing with
Autism. SDWR is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit that provides Service Dogs for people
with Autism. The idea of having a service dog for autism may be new to you, so
let’s take a look at how they can be helpful.
SDWR’s Autism Assistance Dogs are unique because unlike a guide
dog who help with physical tasks the autism assistance dog provides emotional
support.
Children
living with Autism can display some of the following behaviors:
● No Real Fear of Danger
● Little or no eye contact
● Difficulty in mixing with others
How An Autism Assistance Dog Can Help
Since many children with Autism have no real fear of danger
personal safety is an important concern as a parent. SDWR’s Autism Assistance Dogs provide a
special level of support and safety for Autistic children especially when out
in public spaces. Our Autism Assistance dogs can wear a harness which the
Autistic child can be tethered to which will prevent the child from bolting in
public.
Children living with Autism will often have difficulty mixing
with others and making eye contact but a trained assistance dog can be the
autistic child's link to the world around. A service dog being present with the
child will help to alert the public that this child has special needs. A SDWR Assistance Dog can provide so much
support through unconditional love and patience that not only help the child
but also provide parents with a sense of relief and security.
Autism Awareness Month Resources
Being a parent of an Autistic child can certainly be
challenging and at time stressful but thankfully SDWR and other great
organizations are here to provide support for you on your journey. You have
probably already considered getting a specially trained Autism Assistance Dog
as they provide such tremendous support to the child living with autism as well
the parents of the child so if you have any questions we would love to provide
you with further support. Since April is Autism
Awareness Month we want to share a few resources that will be helpful for
you if you are looking for information about Autism.
Autism Resources
1.
For More Information about SDWR’s Autism Assistance
Dogs Click Here.
2.
Autism Speaks
