Meet Kruizer -- the new addition to our family. He's on his way to becoming a certified Service Dog and was specially trained to help those with autism.
Autism dogs are amazing creatures. Their mere presence can help an affected child be more calm and less anxious. Specially bred, they have incredibly calm temperaments. And they can do specific tasks that are hard for the child, like help with task initiation or calming them during a meltdown. Most importantly, they offer lots of practice with positive social interactions.
Kruizer came to us to help our son who has Asperger's Syndrome. But in the short time he's been here, turns out he's helping us all. He's sweet, well-trained and full of unconditional love. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, training and getting him used to our busy household, but we are really enjoying him and look forward to recording our journey.
Hello! Thanks for sharing the link to your blog on my site. I am glad you are putting your experiences with Kruizer online so more people can learn about service animals for kids with autism.
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