Assistance Dogs are a little known but crucial tool for children with autism . They are used to keep the child safe and encourage social skills . The dogs have been around since the early 1900s, when they were first developed by Dr. John B. Watson in England as an aid to speech therapy. Autistic children 'have a tendency to 'bolt ' when anxious or stressed . The Assistance Dog is trained to keep a child out of harm 's way and make outings more manageable for the carer .
Assistance Dogs are a little known but crucial tool for children with autism . They are used to keep the child safe and encourage social skills . Children with autism often have difficulty with social interactions and their verbal and non-verbal communication skills may be badly affected . Autistic children 'have a tendency to 'bolt ' when anxious or stressed . The Assistance Dog is trained to keep a child out of harm 's way and make outings more manageable for the carer .