Autism Assistance Dogs

Classification	Service Dog
Color	Gray
Type	Autism Assistance Dogs
Job	To assist in calming and grounding an individual on the autism spectrum via tactile or deep pressure stimulation. May also assist in teaching life skills, maintaining boundaries or finding a “runner.”
Handler	Likely to be a child, but could be older. May or may not show visible signs of disability, and may or may not be verbal.
Gear	Autism Assistance Dogs don’t have distinguishing gear. If a dog’s partner is young and non-verbal, the dog should carry emergency protocol and contact information in his vest.
Signs	If you can’t find information in the vest, also check the collar!
Notes	Autism Assistance Dogs and Sensory Processing Disorder Dogs fall into the same category and usually perform identical task work.
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