Keolanani is a single mother navigating the challenges of parenthood while pursuing a PhD, is determined to secure a better future for her children. Facing financial and emotional hurdles, including raising a child with autism and coping with the recent loss of a beloved pet, Keolanani sees a service dog as a beacon of hope and support. A service dog can offer her child companionship, emotional stability, and valuable life lessons in responsibility and resilience. Inspired by the deep bond depicted in Where the Red Fern Grows, Keolanani envisions a future where a service dog brings joy, comfort, and transformative growth to her family’s life.
Read MoreAt Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we understand the unique needs of children with autism and the benefits that service dogs and therapy dogs can provide. If you're considering getting a dog for a child with autism, it's important to understand the differences between service dogs and therapy dogs and determine which option is best for your child.
Read MorePawsitism Inc. is a new nonprofit in the Sheboygan area that is training Autism Assistance Service Dogs for children with autism. We are able to do this by partnering with the client’s family to train, educate, and fundraise money to help provide a dog to help with their child needs. Each family is asked to fundraise money to put back into the program before receiving their service dog and the rest of the money comes from our generous donors.
Read MoreDogs can be great companions for children with autism. Discover Stokeshire’s best dog breeds for children with autism in this informative guide.
Read MoreAn autism therapy dog is more than a pet - it's a source of comfort and stability for families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Discover why having one is such a bright idea!
A dog can be a great companion for someone with autism. Know the most popular dog breeds that are used as service dogs or therapy dogs for children with ASD.
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