bronzeart

I want to thank you for your work. My niece has a high-functioning autism disorder, but she absolutely breaks down in public situations. Going to the grocery store, unless it is strictly regimented and controlled, can be a nightmare. Meeting new people is near impossible, and sitting through a church service, school presentation or community picnic all have the ingredients for a total public meltdown. When the family goes to a restaurant (which is rare), my sisiter or her husband takes turns sitting in the car and talking to her, since she is unable to cope with the restaurant environment. She recently met her service dog, Pearl, and instantly connected!! With Pearl's help, she has been able to go with her family to a restaurant, attend a Sunday morning church service, and be introduced to new people. She is eleven years old now, and will have Pearl as her companion through what may be the most difficult transitional period of her life, the teen years through young-adult-hood. All of this was made possible by a trainer like yourself. I know you are aware, but I just wanted you to know how much the families (even extended families) appreciate the great work you do to help our loved ones. All the best to you!