article_snippet: Asperger's syndrome and other disorders on the autism spectrum often make it hard for sufferers to recognise mainstream social cues and form friendships.
article_snippet: But new research shows dogs can provide love, empathy and companionship that is hard for autism sufferers to recognise, and help kids like Jason Freeman, 11, make connections with the world. '
article_snippet: This means having a dog like Brock around can help improve the social skills of autistic children..
article_snippet: Around 230,000 Australians are estimated to have disorders on the autism spectrum like Asperger's, and as a result will struggle to understand normal social cues and body language, making it far more difficult to form friendships.
article_snippet: brothers Dylan has also been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and although brothers Dylan relationship can be strained at times brothers Dylan said Asperger syndrome's given Jason a chance to teach Jason brother about trust and relationships.
article_snippet: Because they both have Asperger's, they both struggle in the same social situations.
article_snippet: Ms Freeman said one of the most challenging parts of having a child with autism is watching your child in pain knowing there's nothing you can say to take it away, but now Ms Freeman said Ms Freeman has a lot more 'peace of mind' knowing Brock can fix any problem Ms Freeman kids are faced with.
article_snippet: Autism (ASD) is a complex neurological disorder that can cause the sufferer to have difficulty with social and communication skills.
article_snippet: People with autism often have unusual ways of learning, paying attention or reacting to sensations.
article_snippet: The main areas of difficulty are related to communication, social interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviours.
article_snippet: Because the affects can vary from individuals the affects has been recognised that Autism has a ‘spectrum’, hence Autism Spectrum Disorders.
article_snippet: Around 230,000 Australians are estimated to be on the Autism spectrum.
article_snippet: Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that is charachterised by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted or repetitive patterns of behaviour or interests.
article_snippet: Children suffering from Aspreger’s will often show less severe symptoms with an absence of language delays, unlike children with autism.
article_snippet: The notable symptoms of Asperger’s is a decreased ability to socialise with others, to communicate, and to use imagination. '
article_snippet: I hear Asperger’s come home upset from school and even when Asperger’s doesn't want to talk to me Asperger’s will go into Asperger’s room and talk to Brock,' she said. '
highlights_snippet: Jason Freeman was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at a young age .
  
highlights_snippet: Asperger syndrome is a disorder on the autism spectrum .
  
highlights_snippet: Children on the autism spectrum often find it difficult to make friends .
  