I received an interesting note from an acquaintance which started me thinking, and ultimately started me worrying. The note read, in part: "My sister lives in Brooklyn, in the Williamsburg area. In ...

The idea that dogs might display autism-like traits first emerged in the 1960s, when veterinarians began noting unusual behavioral patterns that resembled symptoms seen in humans. Today, the ...

Canine Companions, based in Santa Rosa, trains dogs to help kids living with autism and their families manage daily needs, including sleep. Jackson Blanchard is just one example. He experiences a lot ...

Participants will take part in a one-mile dog walk/parade, enjoy a vendor fair featuring pet-related businesses, and ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Three-year-old Cruz is a chocolate lab that has changed the world for 7-year-old Peter Lapollo and his family. "When you have a child with autism, all these unexpected things come ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- People can get service and therapy dogs for a number of reasons and conditions. You've probably seen them for people who can't see or for those with PTSD. Some dogs can even sniff ...

SYLMAR, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Anyone who's ever loved a dog knows what a blessing they can be. They are loyal companions that better your life in countless ways. A new documentary now streaming on ...

Having a predictable companion a child can grow up with might be most important for a child with Autism. Katie Rule, the placement and training director for the Autism Service Dogs of America, tells ...