Autism Assistance Dogs
Role of PTS Service Dog
Cognitive and Safety
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Take “home” safely. - The dog is trained to take the client safely to the last secure place or the place that they departed from.
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Sensing and identifying abnormal situations (such as breathing distress, falling, panic attacks, hiding, taking cover etc.), reacting accordingly, raising the alarm and remaining in a safe position until relieved.
Client Carers
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Reducing the 24 hours a day burden.
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Improving the home atmosphere by softening stress situation.
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Improved self-confidence and reduced co-dependence on carers
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Reducing emotional burden on the household members due to reducing co-dependency.
Client Emotional Wellbeing
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Reduced clients feeling of loneliness, isolation, confusion and anxiety by being a physical, non-judgemental companion, diverting client’s attention and improving morale.
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Daily walking the dog also promotes contact between the client and other people in his environment allowing for more interaction and community involvement.
Client Physical Wellbeing
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Daily walking the dog also promotes improved physical health.Improving balance while walking with the harness and saving from falls
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The real need of taking care of the dog ensures that the client maintains a steady daily routine which is enforced by the dog when it is forgotten.
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Bending to attend to dog, grooming and petting are all physical activities that are required for the client’s wellbeing.
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Find lost or dropped items for clientAssist with a physical disability requirements
Never be alone
Program Outline
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The program will use DOGS and their natural abilities to assist the various therapists achieve their goals.
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The main goal of any such a program is always geared toward support, increased functionality, inclusion and independence to ensure CLIENT reaches maximum potential.
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The development and ongoing review of the program occurs in consultation with the CLIENT, their CARE TEAM, and CSTDA to ensure that the best interests of the Client are served.
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All programs are specifically designed in consultation to ensure
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that valid goals are identified.
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that the identified goals are achieved.
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that the Clients’ and Dogs’ abilities are developed to enable them to meet new challenges as they arise.
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that DOG is safe and accepted in new environmentDOGS are specifically acquired and trained to suit each individual CLIENT’s needs.
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The program is regularly reviewed and reformulated depending on CLIENT’S progress.
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The program will generally run over a period of around 2 years.