Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
You are out in a grocery store or a restaurant and you see a person with a dog wearing a jacket. How do you respond? What if the person doesn’t look blind? Actually seeing eye dogs are only one type of service dog. Our family had an autism service dog for many years. There are … Read More “What to Do When You See a Service Dog in Public” »
Many people have heard of guide dogs for the blind, but what is an autism service dog? The principle is the same, in that the dog wears a jacket that allows the person to go into public places. One of the main purposes of an autism service dog is safety. Many children with autism are … Read More “What is an Autism Service Dog?” »
What if you are a church that is aware of the needs in the autism community but do not have anyone with autism in your church? What if you want to make a difference but do not have the resources to start a disability ministry? I say, let church go to the dogs. I mean … Read More “Let Church Go to the Dogs” »
We have a service dog for our son with autism. We have seen tremendous emotional benefit for our son (which was not the original purpose). This is now available for veterans who are suffering from PTSD. PTSD is a real problem among Afghan vets and they need all the help they can get. I can’t … Read More “Animal Therapy for Veterans with PTSD” »
