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 ...

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

In recent years, there has been an increased number of people being diagnosed with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and more research into these ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For years, 4-year-old Waylon, who has nonverbal level three autism, showed little interest in his family’s dog, Stella Until one quiet afternoon, a sweet moment was captured when Waylon gently reached ...

CHINO, Calif. (KABC) -- A dog training program at a local prison is helping families dealing with autism and giving female inmates a sense of pride. For 4-year-old Marlee Paris, who is living with ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's a dog lovers dream! A dog washing service on Chicago's West Side is giving adults with autism a chance at a job they love. Washdog is one of many micro -businesses operated by ...

Dog-assisted care during early dental visits may reduce anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder, with benefits ...

At seven years old, little Taryn Crain is cute as a button and smart as a whip. But she gets lonely at times. Taryn tends to cross physical boundaries other kids know instinctively, and sometimes the ...

Westfield Police Department will host its fourth annual Autism Family Day on April 25 featuring live music, therapy dogs, ...