According to Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to advocacy for those with autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range of conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors, speech, ...

The newest members of Chewy’s Boston office are two yellow labrador retrievers who will be using the city as their classroom to eventually help children with autism. Brothers Blue and Luca are 10-week ...

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 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wanting what’s best for their child is all any parent would fight for. Talk to the parent of a child with autism, and they will say what’s best may be different than what many think ...

What started as a search for a service dog to help her son led an Alaska woman to become a training director, helping others prepare K-9s to assist families in need. Now she's hoping people will step ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A family in Glenville believes they have found their miracle after bringing on a “special helper” for their child with autism. Despite their son’s tendency to run away, this ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, CrimsonRise will play host to “Paws for Autism: Walk for Communication. Walk for Inclusion,” on Sunday, April 19 in Wolfe’s Pond Park.