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AUTISM SERVICE DOGS

ASA is passionate about training and providing Autism Service Dogs (ASDs).

ASDs are service dogs specifically trained to assist individuals (adults or children) with autism. ASDs can assist through a variety of tasks, including:

Deep Pressure Therapy
Light Pressure Therapy
Wakes for school or work
Carries medications & medical documentation
Routine setting
Tactile Grounding
Provides familiarity and a feeling of safety
Assists with the development of social skills
Recipient handling
Behavior interruption & redirection

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A boy sit on the floor smiling at the camera with an autism service dog doing dpt happily in his lap.

An ASD walks in heel with his handler through a parking lot.

A young girl with autism holds the leash of her service dog while the dog's handler holds another leash as they walk together outside

An autism service dog sits in the backseat of a car with his young boy who is watching videos on his device.

A young boy hugs his service dog in comfort

An ASD goes with his person to an aquarium

A boy with autism sits on the floor of a store, gently holding an autism service dog wearing a colorful bandana and a service dog vest.

A girl with autism sits on the floor watching a device while wearing headphones. Her service dog applies light pressure therapy while sitting calmly next to her.

A girl wearing headphones knits peacefully on a chair, while her service dog rests underneath.

A boy with autism walks with his assistance dog in heel on the sidewalk

A service dog walks with their handler through a department store

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