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 ...

Canine Companions, based in Santa Rosa, trains dogs to help kids living with autism and their families manage daily needs, including sleep. Jackson Blanchard is just one example. He experiences a lot ...

Danny Anderson, head of fundraising at Support Dogs, said it usually took about two-and-a-half years to fully train an animal ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.