Service dogs have been found to be of great help to autistic children, promoting social interaction and enhancing safety.

Research undertaken by experts from the University of Arizona, the University of Virginia, and Purdue University, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, delves into how service dogs may benefit ...

Jacob Tumalan reads stories to the dogs of Carson Animal Shelter every week. — -- A 6-year-old California boy is helping shy rescue dogs come out of their shells by reading them storybooks. Jacob ...

Rosie O’Donnell’s documentary special “Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Children With Autism” will begin streaming Tuesday, April 22 on Hulu. April is Autism Awareness Month. “Unleashing ...

Scientists have long argued that autism is a uniquely human condition. Now, newly discussed research is challenging that assumption, with a study now suggesting that dogs may experience forms of ...

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 ...

Scientists say that autism isn't uniquely human, as new evidence shows dogs can be on the spectrum. According to Dr Jacqueline Boyd, an animal scientist from Nottingham Trent University, pooches can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...