1 in 65 children in Ireland has Autism, including a close family member of mine! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is identified by the World Health Organisation as a group of complex brain development disorders. It is characterised by difficulties in social interaction, communication and a restri...
1 in 65 children in Ireland has Autism, including a close family member of mine! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is identified by the World Health Organisation as a group of complex brain development disorders. It is characterised by difficulties in social interaction, communication and a restricted and repetitive repertoire of interests and activities. Autism is a life long disability that can cause debilitating anxiety, isolation, loneliness and sensory overload.
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland want to make life better for these wonderful children through giving them the gift of an assistance dog to support them in reaching their potential, in having a good childhood, in being accepted and respected for who they are.
Autism assistance dogs are highly trained to provide safety and companionship, reduce anxiety and suffering, promote independence, and improve coping mechanisms of children with autism who are struggling with their disability.
Autism assistance dogs give life to children with autism and life to their families.
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Total raised:
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About the Cause
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland was founded in 2010 as a primary service, training and placing assistance dogs to children on the autism spectrum who are a flight risk. We are a National Childrens' charity (CHY 19293) with our headquarters in Little Island, Co CorkOur charity provides a valuable service that has life changing effects for both the children on the spectrum and their families.We provide our dogs free of charge but each dog costs us in the region of €25,000 to train and with no gov