Training Service Dogs for Children with Autism
NSD is not currently accepting applications for this program. Please check back with us in 2011
"NSD provided support and education to our staff, training them in the distinct and unique procedures to prepare a service dog to work for a family with a child affected by autism. We quickly understood the differences and the challenges that the service dog had to be able to overcome.
This is a first in Europe!
NSD's experience and knowledge in training service dogs for children with autism is unique and invaluable. We look forward to a growing partnership over the years ahead."
With sincere thanks and appreciation,
Ken Brydon
Guide Dog Training Manager
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
Cork, Ireland
The Program
This program has been designed for established service dog training organizations wishing to expand their area of service to include children with autism.
Our full training includes:
* How to conduct onsite interviews with families
* Selecting dogs that are suitable for children with autism
* Practical hands-on program that involves working with NSD trainers
* How to successfully place a service dog with a child who has autism
* Integrating service dogs into the home, schools and other daily settings in which the child lives
* Aftercare Programs for the families and dogs
National Service Dogs will schedule and complete training programs that flex with your schedule. Every training program is custom designed for your team, maximizing the effectiveness.
To date National Serice Dogs has worked with the following programs:
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
Dogs for the Deaf
Service Dogs of Virginia
Tender Loving Canines
Fondation Bocalan - Spain
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
BC Guide Dogs
Guide Dog Foundation
