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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Studies show differently. They are definitely suggested for kids on the spectrum.[/quote] Link to studies? I've read plenty that says autistic children benefit from interactions with pets, but that's different from saying autistic children should get a service dog. When properly implemented with a mature enough, responsible older child (high school/college), I can see benefit. But it is a LOT to manage. You cannot expect an 8 year old to be a dog trainer (and even a pre-trained dog needs consistent, persistant retraining on an almost daily basis). There is a reason why the majority of reputable agencies will not provide a service dog to a young child. Most elementary/middle school students can barely manage their own life, let alone the life of another living creature 24/7. http://servicedogcentral.org/content/node/79[/quote]
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