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Impact of animals on autism

I have mentioned before that I think animals can have such a positive impact on children with Autism. They seem to form a very deep connection with special needs kids in general. I honestly don’t know how this…
Charley Bear: Our Service Dog

His name is Charley Bear… Yep…he’s a dog and he’s great! In February we got a miniature Golden-Doodle dog and he’s great. Yeah he barks (sorry neighbors…well not all of you&ndas…
The Miracle Puppy

One of my favorite things in life is watching how Emmett is with Bella. For a child with autism to come out of their shell as a result of a puppy, I think that’s amazing. In fact, it’s a miracle…
Pets Help Children on the Spectrum with Social Skills

Just had to share a great article I read today on HuffPo confirming that pets help children on the Autism spectrum with social skills. I could have told you this years ago, but I think it's fantastic it's finally be…
All About My New Job

Having just completed the third day of my new job at the animal shelter, I feel like I know enough and have done enough to at least start to make some generalizations about it for you.
A Skunk Story

My good friend, Louise, invited me to meet her cousin, Glenn. During birth his brain had been deprived of oxygen which resulted in a number of challenges. Both of his parents died in a car accident, so he had been t…
Living In Our Own Little World

I recently finished a book by Temple Grandin called Animals in Translation. I had heard of the book, was familiar with it's topics (I am from farm and ranch country, so of course I was) but I had never actually read i…
Autism Light: Jim and Nuala Gardner

Jim and Nuala Garder are from Scotland. They are parents of a son and daughter with autism. Both Jim and Nuala are praised for their hardwork and dedication that went into facilitating a healing relationship between a Go…
Autism Light: Goldie Lauffenburger

Goldie is a Bansenjs mixed rescue dog who resides in Oklahoma. She is also companion to Joy Lauffenburger a high school senior with autism. The two have been together since Joy was 9. Goldie is an Autism Light because…
Chasing Geese

Like most little boys, Ryan loves to chase geese. Unlike most little boys, Ryan chases geese with a clear goal. The goal is to drive the geese into the water. The plan of attack is to separate the flock, picking off…