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| Just got this e-mail, I don't really know much about these dogs talents. I'll link the site after they show it.
Wow... I can only imagine what this can mean for these kids and their parents, this is just a beginning... 1 out of 166 kids in the US is diagnosed with autism... 'Dear Friends, We are happy to share some exciting news! Our new Autism Assist Dog program will be highlighted on WCCO-4 this Friday, December 28th at 10pm. The story features the Schuler family and 'Reno', our first certified Autism Assist Dog team! If you aren’t able to catch the story, once it airs it will be available at www.hsdm.org. We thank you all for making our Autism Assist Dog program possible and for helping families, like the Schuler’s. There is a need for Autism Assist Dogs and other types of Assistance Dogs in our community and we couldn’t provide them without you. Your generosity allows us to continue providing Assistance Dogs to everyone who needs or wants one. Thank you for your contributions and support of our work. Kindest regards,
Michelle Newman
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Here is a link that might be useful: HSDM site
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- Posted by chickadeedeedee z 6-7 ish Ohio (My Page) on Fri, Dec 28, 07 at 7:41
| Wow! I can't imagine the huge impact that would make for those children and their families either! Them thar doggies sure are amazing. Some have the natural instinct and gift to just *know* certain stuff like who may be about to have a seizure or *know* that their person needs their help and they do it! Great link. Thanks. :-) |
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- Posted by isis_nebthet 8b/11suns SoCA (My Page) on Fri, Dec 28, 07 at 11:47
| I'm looking at this and think that as soon as I'm not renting again I should be a puppy raiser. If I can teach basic obedience to my wolfy doggies it would be easy and fun.... It would be nice to do something for others. Adrea |
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| Adrea, You can't even know how much that would help! And there are many organizations that need people like you. There are a lot of people that can't imagine raising a puppy then giving it away, but what you'd be doing is giving the greatest gift each time 'your' puppy turned into the best friend and helpmate a handicapped person ever had...a chance for freedom, independence, peace of mind, and that unconditional love we all know. Do what you can when you can :) ... God made ALL our dogs for many reasons.... Sarah |
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| What wonderful news, Sarah! Thanks so much for sharing! Doggies sure are amazing, I agree. I hope this program grows to allow for all who need it to get assistance. I hope you get to make your wish to help come true soon, too, Adrea! Brenda |
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- Posted by sleeplessinftwayne z4-5 IND (My Page) on Mon, Dec 31, 07 at 8:03
| I have friends who have children with Autism and it is a disaster for the family. Help like this won't work for everyone but it must certainly be a huge help for the parents. I guess that I am having a problem with the idea that the numbers are so incredibly high. Since I have only a passing acquaintance with the problem I am finding it difficult to understand how it has become so prevalent in such a short time. Can anyone give me any information on this? Why haven't we heard about the numbers until now and why isn't the CDC announcing there is an epidemic? Sandy |
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| Not sure how much it will help, Sandy, but I found the article below, which provides a couple theories behind what appears to be a rise in autism cases. Brenda |
Here is a link that might be useful: Recent Studies Show Autism Is Growing
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| Wow, aren't dogs amazing? I had no idea they could be an assistance dog for the autistic. Sandy, I know of three children born in the last five years that were autistic. But they are doing so much more for them now - it's still a struggle for the entire family but doesn't have to be a disaster. |
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