My DH, DS1 and me would all LOVE a dog but my DS2 has autism

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In your experiences will it be a disaster? What type of dog would suit.

I have read a friend like Henry and i do know about trained dogs for families with autistic children (dogs for the disabled) but they have told me they are not doing a scheme in our area.

My DS2 is 5 and functions sort of on about a 22month old level.He is verbal (just).

sorry its me again you do not need to get a speically trained dog for child with asd trust me neither of mine are and are fab jst make sure you get it from a puppy so you can train him as you would any pup. your ds may communicate with him my son sits talks for ages with our dogs ...cats ...fish .....african snails any animals are great and no i don't live in a pet shop lol