Dogs for the Disabled PAWS workshops
Dogs for the Disabled train assistance dogs to support children with autism. In the course of
this work we have observed that there is a special chemistry between the child and dog. It
can deliver an incredible calming effect when a child is angry or distressed, distract a child
away from destructive or dangerous behaviour and encourage positive behaviour in all
sorts of ways. This has led us to realise that whilst for some children there will be a clear need
for a fully trained assistance dog, a well trained family pet dog can also have a massively
beneficial impact.
We have set up the PAWS (Parents Autism Workshops and Support) project to bring together
parents of children with autism, to share experiences and explore the potential that a pet
dog might have within the family
www.dogsforthedisabled.org
