Service dogs for
Autism spectrum
Service Dogs for
Autism spectrum
We make it easier for Arkansans with Autism to Get the Service Dogs They Need to Live Better Lives
Dogs hold the incredible potential to be not only our friends and family members, but to serve people in need. At Saving Grace Service Dogs, our mission is to train exceptional service dogs to help people in Arkansas who face challenges due to autism.
Teaching real skills that impact the lives of people on the spectrum
By training service dogs with their owners, the dogs are even more equipped to help with a variety of needs for someone on the autism spectrum. From deep pressure therapy to non-verbal communication, a service dog can help their owners start to live better lives. By training a Saving Grace service dog at home, they work hands-on with their owners who are on the spectrum to ensure that a strong bond is established, and that their owners receive the services they need the most.
Deep Pressure Therapy Behavior Interruption Social Interaction Support Sensory Overload Alert Anxiety Reduction Boundary Setting Emotional Comfort Meltdown Management Transition Assistance Sensory Integration Sleep Disturbance Alerts Calming Techniques Communication Assistance Medication Reminder Sound Sensitivity Alerts Repetitive Behavior Interruption Social Cues Training Non-Verbal Communication Independence Support Public Safety Awareness
Service dogs make life better for people with Autism
With the help of a Saving Grace service dog, someone with autism can benefit from safety assistance, social interaction, behavior interruption, and emotional support. A service dog helps someone with Autism start living a more accessible life.
Benefits include
Emotional support
Behavior interruption
Social interaction
Safety assistance
Overcome Obstacles With The Service Dog You Deserve:
Together with a service dog, people can overcome obstacles and start living the life they deserve. If you have questions about service dogs and the Saving Grace Service Dogs organization, just shoot us a message! We’re happy to help.
If it is my child with autism, who would train the dog?
The child is part of the process, no matter what the age. The training activities they would be involved in depends on the age and functionality of the child. It really becomes a family endeavor.
What tasks could a dog do to mitigate my child's autism?
We use an individualized training program. The team, including the parent and child, would decide on what tasks would be most helpful. A list of possible tasks is above.
Would my autistic child be allowed to bring their service dog to school?
Yes! For a high school student, once the dog has passed Public Access, then the dog has the right to go anywhere the child goes. We would work with the school in question to make sure that transitioning the child and dog to school would be seamless. For a student who is younger, most schools require that there would be an assistant to help with the dog, should it become necessary. This could be the teacher, a paraprofessional, or parent.
How long would it take to graduate an autism service dog?
The general timeline in 12-18 months. However, as each family and dog are different, the times will be different. We train at the pace of the dog and child.
Overcome Obstacles With The Service Dog You Deserve
Together with a service dog, people can overcome obstacles and start living the life they deserve. If you have questions about service dogs and the Saving Grace Service Dogs organization, just shoot us a message! We’re happy to help.
Let’s talk about how a service dog can change the life of a person with Autism
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