New research from the University of South Australia has revealed that assistance dogs are helping to expand children on the autism spectrum and their families. Dr Shelley Wright is a qualified occupational therapist and who supervised the research. Shelley explains exactly how dogs can help children on the spectrum.

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Research from the University of SA on assistance dogs and autistic kids
Assistance Dogs Australia
Guidedogs Australia
Information about assistance dogs

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