The biggest help from my dog I find is the pressure on me when my dog lies on my lap. Weight helps calm a lot, as does the soft fur when I stroke her. 😍
We bought my daughter a bison frisée (turned out to be a cross - not that it matters) and it was the best thing that we ever did. He is amazing! He runs to her EVERYTIME she hits meltdown and sits on her and licks her face until she stops or calms. She has trained him (which unbelievable beyond believe) to help meet her needs. He can not bear to be without her and she him. It’s an amazing symbiotic relationship.
I can't agree more. I am an Aspie and having a dog helped me a lot to be more confident in social situations and in calming me down instantly by only watching her sleep or cuddle with her. luckily I am allowed to bring her to work. She's not officially trained to be a service dog, but she is to me. The second thing I agree on is that people should be trained to care for a pet. To understand and learn about the communicationsignals between dogs would help so many people to communicate better with their dogs. Many people only care about their benefit, but not so much about the needs of their pet. My little Bella makes my life so much better in rescuing her, learning to communicate with her and trying to make her happy. PEACE 😁
My daughter has social anxiety disorder , panic attack disorder and depression. I bought her a Pug puppy 8 years ago and that's the best thing I ever did. She had to get up and have a routine to look after this little bundle of fur. Going for walks and playing with her dog helps lift her mood and calm her. Pleased your dog comforts you too
I have lived with cats all my life till a few years ago when I moved to a building that doesn't allow pet. I have noticed that my ADD and anxiety have gotten a lot more intense not have a pet.
If you are disabled by your autism and live in the US, you can have your attending doctor or therapist write a note saying you are disabled and the animal mitigates your disability, making it an emotional support animal. Per the federal Fair Housing Act, any renter who is compliant with the FHA can't deny you housing, charge for your esa, and must provide reasonable accommodation. Do more research on it, and don't try to "register" or "certify" the esa (all registry and certification is fraudulent). Learn the laws but it is a great protection for us
We have a stafshire terrior service dog, he does well, its the only way our daughter can be distracted during a meltdown. He is also trained to distract me from mine
That silly dog look he is adorable! I've noticed him before in background and i am so happy you included him in a video. The dog i have now was actually trained by me and she did her duty to help with my mother's depression. Since mom died she sticks to us now taking good care of my dad. Pets communicate directly through love which is the best means of communication. In Romania i haven't seen any service dogs trained for autism yet, but again, sadly Romania is generally out of date with much autism related information..
I have an assistance dog in Australia (she is QLD gov. certified). Her name is Matilda & she’s a Labrador cross. She does so much for me. I don’t always take her everywhere with me but she is trained to come to the gym, go on all forms of public transport, movie theatres, shopping malls, escalators & lifts, restaurants, hotels etc. She was really expensive to train, but she has done so much for my confidence out in public. The only problem is stopping everyone from talking to/patting her (I find the general public aren’t capable of reading the patches on her vest). It can be really annoying when I just want to get something from the shops & people want to talk to me about her.
my dog, ember, does things like that. she'll come and alert on me when i'm either having a problem that hasn't gotten out of hand or when i'm about to have a problem ... this includes when i'm about to have a meltdown, when i'm having or about to have an asthma attack (something that can cause an anxiety attack which then makes the asthma attack worse), or when my pain level is spiking and i need to take pain meds. she will also help me refocus my attention when i'm waiting for meds to take effect. i'm in Kansas City, Missouri in the USA ... i don't see a lot of service dogs around the city at least not marked ones outside of my dog.
We have 3 dogs 1 cat, 4 fish, and a holland lop, and daily we interact with all of them, something about having them is wonderful, my dog sits right by me, and makes me feel better, she’s not trained in any way for autism, but I’ve had her for 8 years, and she seemed to respond to my needs and commands, she goes everywhere with me, and goes in if pets are allowed, she stays in the car if they are not.
I have had cats my entire life, every time there’s a period where there’s no cats I get depressed so much faster. Didn’t realize how much animals help me stay semi mentally stable, love my Yuna so much
I love animals, they're just so nice and soothing. I have been a horse rider for many years now and it's just one of the best things in my life. I also have seven cats at home! I just feel like animals are the best companions that understand your feelings without judging them.
hi dan, glad you put this topic up. i was diagnosed with asd about three years ago, already being in my late fourties. that diagnosis was a big relief and explained a lot and left me thinking how i could possibly tackle life instead of just watching it fly by. suddenly a lot of things are not due to personal failure anymore and things change from "why can't i do this" to "under what circumstances am i able to do this", which is a complete new and very promissing view, isn't it? i've been working dogs nearly all my life, that's my job. funny enough it never occured to me to train a dog to help me navigate my own world. about three years ago i stumbled over psychiatric service dogs in the web and decided to give it a go. two and a half years ago i bred a litter of labradors and kept four to train for ptsd and autism. i would not recommend that aproach, it's really tough. but having run this race i think i am able to give some tips to people who consider a service dog for autism. first: don't expect miracles. you will be disappointed. a service dog is still a dog, he just comes with special features. second: service dogs have to be trained a lot to keep everything fresh and fun. they do not know that they are supposed to be your lifeline sometimes. they perform tasks they are trained to do. so every sd handler needs to have more than a basic understanding of dog training. these dogs are highly sophistocated medical equipment. you have to know how to use them and how to maintain their working ability. if you don't, you'll end up with a very expensive pet. third: if you plan to get a service dog get every information you can but don't believe everything you're told. it is simply not possible to train a service dog in six weeks. that's scum. there are a lot of "trainers" out there who are not knowing what they do and simply going for the money. fourth: if you are in public with your sd, be prepared to draw attention. you will be questioned. a lot. and people will try to pet your dog and stare at it and try to distract him. you can put batches all over his vest, no use, you will still have those who obviously are not able to read. fifth: big one. bringing a service dog in public will out you as beeing different. i personally am still batteling this one. after two years of training dogs in public i'm now quite ok with strangers asking me if i train the dog for a wheelchair bound person and getting blank looks when i say the dog works for me. people usually walk away a little embarrassed after that and you never see them again. but friends and family are really hard. if you don't disclose on them they tend to sulk because you don't "trust" them. that's when i usually decide that life is easier without them. sixth: access issues. here in germany sd's fall under the un convention of the rights of persons with disabilities. access is granted everywhere. sais the paper. reality is a little different. just be prepared to argue for your rights. i think this aplies worldwide. and seventh and eigth... this post is allready far to long and i appologize. it's such a huge topic. in short: sd's are great. but they are only one part of the puzzle. they rely on you as much as you rely on them. you're a team. you take a lot of work and a huge responsibility. your dog does, too. me personaly i'm glad i took on this adventure. it was a hell of a lot of work, it still is. it's encouraging. it's sometimes frustrating. sad. silly. embarrassing. makes you want to vanish on the spot. sends you flying ott. love it. peace (love this one too) thanks dan for all your work, helped me a lot
Well said Dan.... we definitely need service dogs❤️ my daughter’s school has a service dog which I think is super amazing and is very helpful to all at the school, we live in Canada 🇨🇦 But there definitely needs to be more service dogs and awareness, thank you for all you do Dan with this channel!💖🌸
Awww! Randy!!! 💜 He’s so adorable! I have 2 bulldogs and they help me tremendously. My son adores them and having them around definitely helps. They seem to know exactly when you need some distraction from a stressor but they are always there to make us smile and love us and sometimes that is enough.
Yes! I totally agree a service dog definitely helps with asd. I have a Pomeranian and we were a team before I had to retire him due to him just getting older and battling his own health. Tho I'm in the process of training my new Husky pup to replace him as well as my other dog I own as another back up or in certain situations. For me, my service dogs help with social interaction, they help me focus, they tell me when I'm spacing out, they help me find my way when I get disoriented, they help me find the outside for fresh air, they can help me find a person, they do compression therapy, I don't feel soo weird and akward people staring at me, instead I know they are looking at the dog and are friendlier towards me, they help me with my hearing, there's times I think I hear some one but there's no one there and the dogs would alert me if some one is at the door, they can canvas the house/a room before I go in there too make sure its safe, they provide me with affection and remind me to laugh and smile and cuddle, they'll calm me down when I get worked up, they'll provide compression therapy and there's a ton more stuff they can do. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for them saving me. Btw we live in the u.s.
I live in the UK and I've wanted a service dog to help with my autism but I was told they were only available for kids with autism. I'd still love to get my own dog and train them to be a service dog. xx
Yesss my daughter is so much better after we got a puppy :) she helps feed and water him and go out on walks he defiantly helps her. I would love to train my dog for when she has her meltdowns he's a Labrador so easy to train still a puppy though. He was cuddling up to her this morning before school and it was a successful morning too :) it would be awesome if she could go to school with him she would be happy all day I think. I'm going to look in to this more right now.
Omg Randy is so cute and adorable! 😍❤ that's so awesome that you have him and it's amazing how much animals help. I love animals and I find them so fascinating and amazing. 😊 I have a dog myself and I love her! ❤
I bought my Shichon (Bichon/Shi Tzu cross) 2 years ago. They were bred specifically for Autistic children, so I figured that was perfect for me. I did look into getting her registered as an official Assistance Dog, but it costs a few thousand for the training :-( I only rarely leave the house without her.
I got diagnosed with Aspergers this year. I'm 32 now and have struggled all my life with people just thinking I was naughty or depressed. I lost my dog and have found life much harder without him. I took him everywhere with me and found him very soothing. I find animals easier to interact with than people. Thanks for all the info. I can relate to so much of it. I'm trying to make sense of this diagnosis and the videos really help. I have been told I have savant syndrome. I can memorise huge amounts of information including whole books. Plants are my fascination. Do you know much about savant syndrome and why it effects some people with Autism? All the best big thanks Oli
Awwwwwwwww! Your Randy is absolutely GORGEOUS! When I went to a Fun Day for Dogs Trust Manchester at Heaton Park last year to make enquiries about adopting a rescue dog after my previous pooch died. On my way back to the tram, there were two teenagers who had chihuahuas with them - and they wore vests stating they were Autism Assistance Dogs! I was impressed. Perhaps they come from Greater Manchester (like Trafford, Bury, Stockport etc.)They are out there. I wouldn't be able to get outside the door without my little pooch Rosy - who is a rescue terrier cross with a bit of corgi … and a fruitcake! I talk to her all the time, I sing to her, she's great whenever I have meltdowns ... and she sits in on my autism counselling! Unfortunately, Manchester (England) does not allow dogs on their Metrolink trams unless they are official assistance dogs for blind, deaf etc. but dogs are allowed on buses.
It is reasonable for animal therapy is appropriate that greatly benefit people with mental disabilities, even those with autism, because of the fact is that animals are much easier to communicate with and not judgemental than people. It is that animals do not have the perception skills as they do not judge themselves from being different than human beings. They continue and unknowingly live their lives without question and do not rethink themselves in doing so. In short, animal therapy is effective for people with mental disabilities that should be further recommended in animal services.
There’s no way I will get a dog after that one dog traumatized me when I was 3 years old by jumping on me & slamming my head into a wall. But I understand some fellow aspies love them.
The Aspie World I don’t drive either. Even though you do. I usually seek therapy through my video games or walking along the river. (Opposites attract lol)
It doesnt have to be a dog, birds and cats also share those traits. I have a friend that even uses a rat as a service animal, and i wish my dog was as attentive as his rat
I met a ladyI in Oregon that does the training her self and is from a reputable organization for autism the cost for the training was about 2000 dollars give or take depending on the dog the breed of dog that they found most effective was a big breed like a st bernard but can't remember exactly as this was few years back but sure it's easy enough to find out anyway have 16yr old twin boys and one of them has low funtion Austim.and other high functioning which makes things very hard I'm a single mom with no help and stuggle every moment of my concious being hope this helps to answer your question about weather it's just in UK
I have two rescue cats and my Doctors all don't hesitate to call them 'therapy pets' because they truly are. My girl knows to lie on my chest when the PTSD gets the better of me when I'm sleeping and I very rarely wake up from what I know was a nightmare or a terror without her lying her on my chest, giving me a concerned look and some much needed weight/pressure to calm me down. Taking care of them keeps the depression at bay too. There are a lot of days when I wouldn't have bothered to get out of bed if they didn't need feeding. It helps with the routine. They MUST get fed. They MUST be brushed. Their boxes MUST be cleaned. Their schedule keeps my schedule on track and that keeps a lot of the overwhelm and other more negative side effects of the Autism at bay. I am more functional having them in my life.
Your pup is cute. I have a Autism service dog with extra training for epilepsy. Her name is Shelby and she is amazing. I would even say she’s my best mate.
I found out I have autism , generalized anxiety, and knew I had social anxiety. The one thing that help me is animal that is the first thing I try to find when at someone's house.
I have a service dog (we are in the US) and he 100% gave me my independence! My entire life changed for the better, but I will say some people can be nasty about service dogs for "invisible" disabilities. Everyone wants to call you out for faking it.
@@TheAspieWorld I have a lovely lady called Sue from Autism West Midlands visiting next week so I'll ask her bab...Thanks for all you do & keep up the good work..😉🤘🖤🕊🇬🇧
Hey Dan, hope you're well. Thanks for the video, good info. I live in Holland and get help at an autism spectrum centre. I have seen a service dog accompanying a teenager here. Gorgeous pup!
I agree with you 100 % Dan. That's why i love my Orange and white cat. His name is Tiger and i just let him go outside, so he can eat some grass and go explore too. Great video bro
I have been looking into the possibility of having a dog registered as a Service/Assistance Animal, as my own dogs (I have four) are invaluable in helping me through situations which I find particularly difficult as well as life in general. Unfortunately, here in the UK, Assistance Dogs are only recognised/registered to assist people with physical disabilities. This means for example, that dogs who assist people with Autism/Aspergers or mental health problems are not even allowed access to certain places or modes of transport (eg aircraft cabin).
I'm going to show my doc this, because you communicate far better than me... And I have wanted a service dog for near 2 years, but everytime I try bring it up I just can't get it out. Here in Brisbane, Qld, Australia. When I last investigated this, and in reply I am given 2 options... 1) Pony up 30K for an already registered, vested and certified autism service animal... (which can be dog or cat, and usually is dog). 2) Get permition from your treating doctor to allow you to register your pup at a certified service training school and a residence permit from your doc, and then train it, then pay for a test of basic commands for the learner services vest. Then you must have it in service situations as training, have it pass service assessment, pay a yearly fee of service animal registration (on top of council animal control rego) have it chipped as a service animal. If you paid for one pre done, it is reassessment each 2 years for a certified trainer animal to stay vested... Let's not mention there is only 2 close kennels approved that I know of... Or again, do it yourself, and face reassessment each year. Reality is... It's either a lot of money buying a random done animal... Or... Your commiting to regular training at a school with other people who you don't know who might be smelly and loud, go with lots of strange dogs and strange owners, try to train the dog in that environment without melting, and do everything else to prove your dog is at a learning vest level, and retesting every year for owner trained regardless of service level, and to top it off, it's a bit more expensive to get vested as you need a custom vest because they are not bulk order for a training kennel. This information is true as of the time when I was enquiring, start of last year, it's suposed to be easier, and likely more expensive, Saying this here and as a written comment is a lot easier to just type, where I can take my time, recheck it. and yes, it's still worth it for the right person with the right dog, they become your rock! and if you can handle the commitments... I say show your officials this video and enquire for your region, and get your service animal certified and vested!
I have a Guide, Hearing & Assistance Dog certified dog in QLD Australia. I had a training package where I bought & trained my dog myself & then had weekly one on one lessons with the organisation until we passed our public access test. The training package included her learner dog vest & once she passed they swapped it for her certified dog vest, they also helped fill out all the paperwork & lodged it with the QLD government. I can’t quote for someone else’s business but the training package I had at the time was under $10k, which is still very expensive I know, but a lot less than $30k. She’s been certified for almost a year now & has been a big help. Every council is different my local council waives the registration fee for assistance dogs.
@@heidijay5902 that's awesome!... You were very well looked after, and yet, most of us can't drop that kind of coin, but I'm glad it worked out for you!
I recommend you to watch a TH-cam video subscriber named Nathan Selove because he has made service dog videos, and much like you and Randy's relationship, Nathan is also best friends with his dog Sylvia. You two would have become the best of friends because of you both share many similarities.
ive trained both my larage purebred rottie and my rottie cross staffy task and tricks one day i conpletely stoped in the middle of the road i was in my home town and there isnt that many cars that go one the road but my dog pulled forward and i was find ive freezed a few times now she just keeps walking unless she has to stop for a car ect im going to apply my dog zena rottie cross staffy into a services dog program so she can be my service dog
The Aspie World yeah i go to events with them my life has changed since 2011 when i got my fist dog pebbles a shih tzu cross now i have 4 dogs 2 birds and 2 blotch blue tongue lizards
I have 2 German shepards and they are called chaser and gizmo. Chased is really fluffy and when I am sad or going to have a meltdown i go outside on the swing and I stroke him.
CAMHS use therapy dogs. Or at least they do here in Scarborough North Yorkshire. The school I was working with used dogs in our autism unit (it’s an Enhanced Mainstream School for autism) as well as library.
Here in Arizona (USA) emotional support animals aren't recognized as service animals and thus aren't allowed into schools, churches, or places of business as a service animal requires specialized training for particular ailments and Asperger's isn't one of them. If I were to try to take an emotional support animal on to an airplane (considered a place of business), I would be asked for it's certification (which must be carried at all times). If I am unable to produce it and am found in violation of the law I am subject to a $250 fine.
i have read about it a lot- since someone suggested that i get one, but there are no resources to help autistic or depressed adults with this in the US(at least that i could find). In fact i have mainly only seen programs that help only autistic kids, and ones that only help blind or deaf people. It seems most autism resources here are only for kids. It seems like most resources are just for autistic kids, and nobody cares about adults struggling(and i have seen a lot of other autistic adults having a harder time than me and not getting what they need just because they are adults). Organizations\programs for this i researched here only seem to get dogs from breeders- but i personally think a lot of shelter puppies could benefit from the training. Looks like emphasis is put on the family line- even though that can be easily faked with purebred papers(since the breeder just has to write down the parents so the document can be sent to the registry). i think there are just not enough SD programs out there(at least in the US) since the possible training reason(for different things the tasks may be very different of course) are so broad.
I think to get a TOO dog (Quebec) since MIRA dogs are for 21 and younger ;) I need my official DX first = 18-24 months ;) But I want one, and who will have his license to enter in public places where I struggle
I have a cat and dog and they each do different roles to calm me. I do have difficulty when the doggy barks on occasion as it can send me into meltdown from the sound. Do you ever get that with Randy or does he not bark loudly?
I have tried training her to stop barking, rather unsuccessfully. It is really hard for me to concentrate when she barks, so training becomes a bit crazy. I may need someone else to train her with the barking aspect. I have trained my dog in all the quieter activities (sit, stay, back up, leave-it, fetch, come etc) but when it comes to the noise, I just can't cope. My hands go straight to my ears and I lose objectivity and direction. It feels like my eardrums are exploding, my head starts to throb with a headache and I go into panick-mode. I do have Bose noise-cancelling earphones which are brilliant, but the bark seems to penetrate even that technology. Other than the barking, my dog helps get me out of the house and not be ridiculed because people are focused on her not on me. She is a good distraction. Thanks for doing a video on animals. I too believe they are such a blessing as they don't judge and are unconditionally loving. It is a wonderful feeling to be loved without restriction.✔🐕🐱❤
I wish I could have access to a service dog in Switzerland. 😢 If anyone knows how to get one then please do let me know. Great video as always. 👍 Thanks
I'd really like to have a service dog, or even just a well-trained pet dog. Unfortunately where I live now my pet options are limited and also I can't afford to care for an animal. I see myself with one within the next few years though. Does Randy have Instagram?
I wish cats could be trained for this. I probably could benefit from a service animal, I have frequent meltdowns, and no calming techniques available to me (other than sleep, which isnt possible when I have to go outside). I dont like dogs. They smell bad, they have to be walked, neither of those traits is appealing to me.
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The biggest help from my dog I find is the pressure on me when my dog lies on my lap. Weight helps calm a lot, as does the soft fur when I stroke her. 😍
We bought my daughter a bison frisée (turned out to be a cross - not that it matters) and it was the best thing that we ever did. He is amazing! He runs to her EVERYTIME she hits meltdown and sits on her and licks her face until she stops or calms. She has trained him (which unbelievable beyond believe) to help meet her needs. He can not bear to be without her and she him. It’s an amazing symbiotic relationship.
Noah has a cat, Cleo, at college. She has changed his life. A blessing for sure.
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I can't agree more. I am an Aspie and having a dog helped me a lot to be more confident in social situations and in calming me down instantly by only watching her sleep or cuddle with her. luckily I am allowed to bring her to work. She's not officially trained to be a service dog, but she is to me.
The second thing I agree on is that people should be trained to care for a pet. To understand and learn about the communicationsignals between dogs would help so many people to communicate better with their dogs. Many people only care about their benefit, but not so much about the needs of their pet.
My little Bella makes my life so much better in rescuing her, learning to communicate with her and trying to make her happy.
PEACE 😁
My daughter has social anxiety disorder , panic attack disorder and depression. I bought her a Pug puppy 8 years ago and that's the best thing I ever did. She had to get up and have a routine to look after this little bundle of fur. Going for walks and playing with her dog helps lift her mood and calm her. Pleased your dog comforts you too
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I saw an autism service dog at the beach last week, I'm from Canada
Oh cool!!!
I have lived with cats all my life till a few years ago when I moved to a building that doesn't allow pet. I have noticed that my ADD and anxiety have gotten a lot more intense not have a pet.
Cool!!!
If you are disabled by your autism and live in the US, you can have your attending doctor or therapist write a note saying you are disabled and the animal mitigates your disability, making it an emotional support animal. Per the federal Fair Housing Act, any renter who is compliant with the FHA can't deny you housing, charge for your esa, and must provide reasonable accommodation. Do more research on it, and don't try to "register" or "certify" the esa (all registry and certification is fraudulent). Learn the laws but it is a great protection for us
I’m in Denmark, I’ve applied for an official service dog, crossing everything that can be crossed that I get approved
We have a stafshire terrior service dog, he does well, its the only way our daughter can be distracted during a meltdown. He is also trained to distract me from mine
I prefer cats over dogs but that's just me. Find looking after cats makes me less stressed so I have decided to fostering kitten.
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That silly dog look he is adorable! I've noticed him before in background and i am so happy you included him in a video. The dog i have now was actually trained by me and she did her duty to help with my mother's depression. Since mom died she sticks to us now taking good care of my dad. Pets communicate directly through love which is the best means of communication. In Romania i haven't seen any service dogs trained for autism yet, but again, sadly Romania is generally out of date with much autism related information..
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I have an assistance dog in Australia (she is QLD gov. certified). Her name is Matilda & she’s a Labrador cross. She does so much for me. I don’t always take her everywhere with me but she is trained to come to the gym, go on all forms of public transport, movie theatres, shopping malls, escalators & lifts, restaurants, hotels etc. She was really expensive to train, but she has done so much for my confidence out in public. The only problem is stopping everyone from talking to/patting her (I find the general public aren’t capable of reading the patches on her vest). It can be really annoying when I just want to get something from the shops & people want to talk to me about her.
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my dog, ember, does things like that. she'll come and alert on me when i'm either having a problem that hasn't gotten out of hand or when i'm about to have a problem ... this includes when i'm about to have a meltdown, when i'm having or about to have an asthma attack (something that can cause an anxiety attack which then makes the asthma attack worse), or when my pain level is spiking and i need to take pain meds. she will also help me refocus my attention when i'm waiting for meds to take effect.
i'm in Kansas City, Missouri in the USA ... i don't see a lot of service dogs around the city at least not marked ones outside of my dog.
We have 3 dogs 1 cat, 4 fish, and a holland lop, and daily we interact with all of them, something about having them is wonderful, my dog sits right by me, and makes me feel better, she’s not trained in any way for autism, but I’ve had her for 8 years, and she seemed to respond to my needs and commands, she goes everywhere with me, and goes in if pets are allowed, she stays in the car if they are not.
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I have had cats my entire life, every time there’s a period where there’s no cats I get depressed so much faster. Didn’t realize how much animals help me stay semi mentally stable, love my Yuna so much
I love animals, they're just so nice and soothing. I have been a horse rider for many years now and it's just one of the best things in my life. I also have seven cats at home! I just feel like animals are the best companions that understand your feelings without judging them.
Animals are just the most amazing things!!!
I saw pupper, I clicked. Simple story. Got happy ending.
Haha awesome!!!
I am allergic to dogs but will NEVER be without dogs around me,they are like beams of light and love.🐶🌞💛
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hi dan, glad you put this topic up. i was diagnosed with asd about three years ago, already being in my late fourties. that diagnosis was a big relief and explained a lot and left me thinking how i could possibly tackle life instead of just watching it fly by. suddenly a lot of things are not due to personal failure anymore and things change from "why can't i do this" to "under what circumstances am i able to do this", which is a complete new and very promissing view, isn't it? i've been working dogs nearly all my life, that's my job. funny enough it never occured to me to train a dog to help me navigate my own world. about three years ago i stumbled over psychiatric service dogs in the web and decided to give it a go. two and a half years ago i bred a litter of labradors and kept four to train for ptsd and autism. i would not recommend that aproach, it's really tough. but having run this race i think i am able to give some tips to people who consider a service dog for autism.
first: don't expect miracles. you will be disappointed. a service dog is still a dog, he just comes with special features.
second: service dogs have to be trained a lot to keep everything fresh and fun. they do not know that they are supposed to be your lifeline sometimes. they perform tasks they are trained to do. so every sd handler needs to have more than a basic understanding of dog training. these dogs are highly sophistocated medical equipment. you have to know how to use them and how to maintain their working ability. if you don't, you'll end up with a very expensive pet.
third: if you plan to get a service dog get every information you can but don't believe everything you're told. it is simply not possible to train a service dog in six weeks. that's scum. there are a lot of "trainers" out there who are not knowing what they do and simply going for the money.
fourth: if you are in public with your sd, be prepared to draw attention. you will be questioned. a lot. and people will try to pet your dog and stare at it and try to distract him. you can put batches all over his vest, no use, you will still have those who obviously are not able to read.
fifth: big one. bringing a service dog in public will out you as beeing different. i personally am still batteling this one. after two years of training dogs in public i'm now quite ok with strangers asking me if i train the dog for a wheelchair bound person and getting blank looks when i say the dog works for me. people usually walk away a little embarrassed after that and you never see them again. but friends and family are really hard. if you don't disclose on them they tend to sulk because you don't "trust" them. that's when i usually decide that life is easier without them.
sixth: access issues. here in germany sd's fall under the un convention of the rights of persons with disabilities. access is granted everywhere. sais the paper. reality is a little different. just be prepared to argue for your rights. i think this aplies worldwide.
and seventh and eigth... this post is allready far to long and i appologize. it's such a huge topic.
in short: sd's are great. but they are only one part of the puzzle. they rely on you as much as you rely on them. you're a team. you take a lot of work and a huge responsibility. your dog does, too.
me personaly i'm glad i took on this adventure. it was a hell of a lot of work, it still is. it's encouraging. it's sometimes frustrating. sad. silly. embarrassing. makes you want to vanish on the spot. sends you flying ott. love it.
peace (love this one too) thanks dan for all your work, helped me a lot
Well said Dan.... we definitely need service dogs❤️ my daughter’s school has a service dog which I think is super amazing and is very helpful to all at the school, we live in Canada 🇨🇦 But there definitely needs to be more service dogs and awareness, thank you for all you do Dan with this channel!💖🌸
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Awww! Randy!!! 💜
He’s so adorable!
I have 2 bulldogs and they help me tremendously. My son adores them and having them around definitely helps. They seem to know exactly when you need some distraction from a stressor but they are always there to make us smile and love us and sometimes that is enough.
Yes! I totally agree a service dog definitely helps with asd. I have a Pomeranian and we were a team before I had to retire him due to him just getting older and battling his own health. Tho I'm in the process of training my new Husky pup to replace him as well as my other dog I own as another back up or in certain situations.
For me, my service dogs help with social interaction, they help me focus, they tell me when I'm spacing out, they help me find my way when I get disoriented, they help me find the outside for fresh air, they can help me find a person, they do compression therapy, I don't feel soo weird and akward people staring at me, instead I know they are looking at the dog and are friendlier towards me, they help me with my hearing, there's times I think I hear some one but there's no one there and the dogs would alert me if some one is at the door, they can canvas the house/a room before I go in there too make sure its safe, they provide me with affection and remind me to laugh and smile and cuddle, they'll calm me down when I get worked up, they'll provide compression therapy and there's a ton more stuff they can do. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for them saving me. Btw we live in the u.s.
Yeah!!!
I live in the UK and I've wanted a service dog to help with my autism but I was told they were only available for kids with autism. I'd still love to get my own dog and train them to be a service dog. xx
There is nothing stopping you training your own dog and getting a service vest for them.
Yesss my daughter is so much better after we got a puppy :) she helps feed and water him and go out on walks he defiantly helps her. I would love to train my dog for when she has her meltdowns he's a Labrador so easy to train still a puppy though. He was cuddling up to her this morning before school and it was a successful morning too :) it would be awesome if she could go to school with him she would be happy all day I think. I'm going to look in to this more right now.
Omg Randy is so cute and adorable! 😍❤ that's so awesome that you have him and it's amazing how much animals help. I love animals and I find them so fascinating and amazing. 😊 I have a dog myself and I love her! ❤
Aww I love dogs
I bought my Shichon (Bichon/Shi Tzu cross) 2 years ago. They were bred specifically for Autistic children, so I figured that was perfect for me. I did look into getting her registered as an official Assistance Dog, but it costs a few thousand for the training :-( I only rarely leave the house without her.
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I got diagnosed with Aspergers this year. I'm 32 now and have struggled all my life with people just thinking I was naughty or depressed. I lost my dog and have found life much harder without him. I took him everywhere with me and found him very soothing. I find animals easier to interact with than people. Thanks for all the info. I can relate to so much of it. I'm trying to make sense of this diagnosis and the videos really help. I have been told I have savant syndrome. I can memorise huge amounts of information including whole books. Plants are my fascination. Do you know much about savant syndrome and why it effects some people with Autism?
All the best big thanks Oli
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This video could not be better timed!! My husband and I have discussed getting a dog for our son (and me) the past week.
Yay!!! Just do some research into dog care to make sure you are ready for it etc.
My cat isn't trained, but he has picked up when I'm upset even if I'm not showing it on my face.
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My dog is a therapy pet and he has helped me alot though i did have a meltdown when he disappeared, luckily he was found.
Aw, they are the best!!!
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i had a meltdown when my dog died, I even injured myself.
Awwwwwwwww! Your Randy is absolutely GORGEOUS!
When I went to a Fun Day for Dogs Trust Manchester at Heaton Park last year to make enquiries about adopting a rescue dog after my previous pooch died. On my way back to the tram, there were two teenagers who had chihuahuas with them - and they wore vests stating they were Autism Assistance Dogs! I was impressed. Perhaps they come from Greater Manchester (like Trafford, Bury, Stockport etc.)They are out there. I wouldn't be able to get outside the door without my little pooch Rosy - who is a rescue terrier cross with a bit of corgi … and a fruitcake! I talk to her all the time, I sing to her, she's great whenever I have meltdowns ... and she sits in on my autism counselling! Unfortunately, Manchester (England) does not allow dogs on their Metrolink trams unless they are official assistance dogs for blind, deaf etc. but dogs are allowed on buses.
Dogs are the BEST!!!
My parents have always kept some cats and dogs around the house - they are really helpful for stress and allergies, as well!
Yeah!!!
This is so cute, definitely true, you can tell how much he loves you 😍♥️
Yay!!!
It is reasonable for animal therapy is appropriate that greatly benefit people with mental disabilities, even those with autism, because of the fact is that animals are much easier to communicate with and not judgemental than people. It is that animals do not have the perception skills as they do not judge themselves from being different than human beings. They continue and unknowingly live their lives without question and do not rethink themselves in doing so. In short, animal therapy is effective for people with mental disabilities that should be further recommended in animal services.
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I would love to see you train your dog as a service dog for your autism on your channel we have one
There’s no way I will get a dog after that one dog traumatized me when I was 3 years old by jumping on me & slamming my head into a wall. But I understand some fellow aspies love them.
Hey!!! No problem, cars are also an option.
The Aspie World I don’t drive either. Even though you do. I usually seek therapy through my video games or walking along the river. (Opposites attract lol)
@@thealextrifier I have a feeling he meant cats, since this is a video on animal therapy, but I can't be sure.
It doesnt have to be a dog, birds and cats also share those traits. I have a friend that even uses a rat as a service animal, and i wish my dog was as attentive as his rat
I met a ladyI in Oregon that does the training her self and is from a reputable organization for autism the cost for the training was about 2000 dollars give or take depending on the dog the breed of dog that they found most effective was a big breed like a st bernard but can't remember exactly as this was few years back but sure it's easy enough to find out anyway have 16yr old twin boys and one of them has low funtion Austim.and other high functioning which makes things very hard I'm a single mom with no help and stuggle every moment of my concious being hope this helps to answer your question about weather it's just in UK
I have two rescue cats and my Doctors all don't hesitate to call them 'therapy pets' because they truly are. My girl knows to lie on my chest when the PTSD gets the better of me when I'm sleeping and I very rarely wake up from what I know was a nightmare or a terror without her lying her on my chest, giving me a concerned look and some much needed weight/pressure to calm me down. Taking care of them keeps the depression at bay too. There are a lot of days when I wouldn't have bothered to get out of bed if they didn't need feeding. It helps with the routine. They MUST get fed. They MUST be brushed. Their boxes MUST be cleaned. Their schedule keeps my schedule on track and that keeps a lot of the overwhelm and other more negative side effects of the Autism at bay. I am more functional having them in my life.
Yup!!!
Your pup is cute. I have a Autism service dog with extra training for epilepsy. Her name is Shelby and she is amazing. I would even say she’s my best mate.
Thank you!!!
Please would you consider adding captions to your videos?
Yes!!!
I found out I have autism , generalized anxiety, and knew I had social anxiety. The one thing that help me is animal that is the first thing I try to find when at someone's house.
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It would be super helpful and informing if you ever did videos on teens with Autism!
Ooo yes I can do that!!!
Fantastic video. Your shirt is fantastic ... and so is your dog.
Thank you!!!
I have a service dog (we are in the US) and he 100% gave me my independence! My entire life changed for the better, but I will say some people can be nasty about service dogs for "invisible" disabilities. Everyone wants to call you out for faking it.
Yes people can be horrible.
Awwww bless, Randy is so adorable!..Great video & just what I needed to know so I can get a service dog for my little rainbow warrior!😉🤘🖤🕊🇬🇧
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Do some googling, and see if any are in your area.
@@TheAspieWorld I have a lovely lady called Sue from Autism West Midlands visiting next week so I'll ask her bab...Thanks for all you do & keep up the good work..😉🤘🖤🕊🇬🇧
Hey Dan, hope you're well. Thanks for the video, good info. I live in Holland and get help at an autism spectrum centre. I have seen a service dog accompanying a teenager here. Gorgeous pup!
Ooh awesome!!!
I agree with you 100 % Dan. That's why i love my Orange and white cat. His name is Tiger and i just let him go outside, so he can eat some grass and go explore too. Great video bro
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I have aspbergers syndrome its autism and my cat hayley helps me alot thanks dan
Hey no problem.
Could you do a collaboration video with someone who has a service dog or a vlog about training Randy to be a service dog? It would be awesome 😃
For me its horses... they are just... so... cannot explain it...
Yeah!?
Taking care of horses makes me so relaxed!
I love that idea! Animals are ❤️
Animals are so amazing!!!
Yes I have
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I have been looking into the possibility of having a dog registered as a Service/Assistance Animal, as my own dogs (I have four) are invaluable in helping me through situations which I find particularly difficult as well as life in general. Unfortunately, here in the UK, Assistance Dogs are only recognised/registered to assist people with physical disabilities. This means for example, that dogs who assist people with Autism/Aspergers or mental health problems are not even allowed access to certain places or modes of transport (eg aircraft cabin).
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I'm going to show my doc this, because you communicate far better than me... And I have wanted a service dog for near 2 years, but everytime I try bring it up I just can't get it out.
Here in Brisbane, Qld, Australia. When I last investigated this, and in reply I am given 2 options...
1) Pony up 30K for an already registered, vested and certified autism service animal... (which can be dog or cat, and usually is dog).
2) Get permition from your treating doctor to allow you to register your pup at a certified service training school and a residence permit from your doc, and then train it, then pay for a test of basic commands for the learner services vest. Then you must have it in service situations as training, have it pass service assessment, pay a yearly fee of service animal registration (on top of council animal control rego) have it chipped as a service animal.
If you paid for one pre done, it is reassessment each 2 years for a certified trainer animal to stay vested... Let's not mention there is only 2 close kennels approved that I know of... Or again, do it yourself, and face reassessment each year.
Reality is... It's either a lot of money buying a random done animal... Or... Your commiting to regular training at a school with other people who you don't know who might be smelly and loud, go with lots of strange dogs and strange owners, try to train the dog in that environment without melting, and do everything else to prove your dog is at a learning vest level, and retesting every year for owner trained regardless of service level, and to top it off, it's a bit more expensive to get vested as you need a custom vest because they are not bulk order for a training kennel.
This information is true as of the time when I was enquiring, start of last year, it's suposed to be easier, and likely more expensive,
Saying this here and as a written comment is a lot easier to just type, where I can take my time, recheck it.
and yes, it's still worth it for the right person with the right dog, they become your rock! and if you can handle the commitments... I say show your officials this video and enquire for your region, and get your service animal certified and vested!
Awesome I’m glad I can help!!!
I have a Guide, Hearing & Assistance Dog certified dog in QLD Australia. I had a training package where I bought & trained my dog myself & then had weekly one on one lessons with the organisation until we passed our public access test. The training package included her learner dog vest & once she passed they swapped it for her certified dog vest, they also helped fill out all the paperwork & lodged it with the QLD government. I can’t quote for someone else’s business but the training package I had at the time was under $10k, which is still very expensive I know, but a lot less than $30k. She’s been certified for almost a year now & has been a big help. Every council is different my local council waives the registration fee for assistance dogs.
@@heidijay5902 that's awesome!... You were very well looked after, and yet, most of us can't drop that kind of coin, but I'm glad it worked out for you!
I recommend you to watch a TH-cam video subscriber named Nathan Selove because he has made service dog videos, and much like you and Randy's relationship, Nathan is also best friends with his dog Sylvia. You two would have become the best of friends because of you both share many similarities.
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ive trained both my larage purebred rottie and my rottie cross staffy task and tricks one day i conpletely stoped in the middle of the road i was in my home town and there isnt that many cars that go one the road but my dog pulled forward and i was find ive freezed a few times now she just keeps walking unless she has to stop for a car ect im going to apply my dog zena rottie cross staffy into a services dog program so she can be my service dog
Oh awesome.
The Aspie World yeah i go to events with them my life has changed since 2011 when i got my fist dog pebbles a shih tzu cross now i have 4 dogs 2 birds and 2 blotch blue tongue lizards
I have 2 German shepards and they are called chaser and gizmo. Chased is really fluffy and when I am sad or going to have a meltdown i go outside on the swing and I stroke him.
CAMHS use therapy dogs. Or at least they do here in Scarborough North Yorkshire. The school I was working with used dogs in our autism unit (it’s an Enhanced Mainstream School for autism) as well as library.
Here in Arizona (USA) emotional support animals aren't recognized as service animals and thus aren't allowed into schools, churches, or places of business as a service animal requires specialized training for particular ailments and Asperger's isn't one of them. If I were to try to take an emotional support animal on to an airplane (considered a place of business), I would be asked for it's certification (which must be carried at all times). If I am unable to produce it and am found in violation of the law I am subject to a $250 fine.
Hi!
I live in the US and have a companion animal for my anxiety
That is awesome!!!
I have a owner trained my own dog for HFA - I would love to help you guys start this journey :)
Ooo that is awesome please email me theaspieworld@gmail.com I’d love to learn and train Randy properly.
i have read about it a lot- since someone suggested that i get one, but there are no resources to help autistic or depressed adults with this in the US(at least that i could find). In fact i have mainly only seen programs that help only autistic kids, and ones that only help blind or deaf people. It seems most autism resources here are only for kids. It seems like most resources are just for autistic kids, and nobody cares about adults struggling(and i have seen a lot of other autistic adults having a harder time than me and not getting what they need just because they are adults).
Organizations\programs for this i researched here only seem to get dogs from breeders- but i personally think a lot of shelter puppies could benefit from the training. Looks like emphasis is put on the family line- even though that can be easily faked with purebred papers(since the breeder just has to write down the parents so the document can be sent to the registry).
i think there are just not enough SD programs out there(at least in the US) since the possible training reason(for different things the tasks may be very different of course) are so broad.
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I have a cockatiel bird he is good listener
I think to get a TOO dog (Quebec) since MIRA dogs are for 21 and younger ;) I need my official DX first = 18-24 months ;) But I want one, and who will have his license to enter in public places where I struggle
Hey!!!
In the UK you can only get a registered autism assistance dog (if you can't train them yourself) if you're a child under the age of 10 :(
Not sure.
The subscribe pillow lol. Well played.
Yay!!!
I have a cat and dog and they each do different roles to calm me. I do have difficulty when the doggy barks on occasion as it can send me into meltdown from the sound. Do you ever get that with Randy or does he not bark loudly?
Yes it is crazy loud, but you can train them to have more gentle barks
I have tried training her to stop barking, rather unsuccessfully.
It is really hard for me to concentrate when she barks, so training becomes a bit crazy.
I may need someone else to train her with the barking aspect.
I have trained my dog in all the quieter activities (sit, stay, back up, leave-it, fetch, come etc) but when it comes to the noise, I just can't cope. My hands go straight to my ears and I lose objectivity and direction.
It feels like my eardrums are exploding, my head starts to throb with a headache and I go into panick-mode.
I do have Bose noise-cancelling earphones which are brilliant, but the bark seems to penetrate even that technology.
Other than the barking, my dog helps get me out of the house and not be ridiculed because people are focused on her not on me.
She is a good distraction.
Thanks for doing a video on animals. I too believe they are such a blessing as they don't judge and are unconditionally loving. It is a wonderful feeling to be loved without restriction.✔🐕🐱❤
dogs are great i love being around mine :)
They are the best!!!
I wish I could have access to a service dog in Switzerland. 😢 If anyone knows how to get one then please do let me know. Great video as always. 👍 Thanks
#SUPERHEROSQUAD #RANDYSQUAD !! 💜💜🐶
GOALS
I'd really like to have a service dog, or even just a well-trained pet dog. Unfortunately where I live now my pet options are limited and also I can't afford to care for an animal. I see myself with one within the next few years though.
Does Randy have Instagram?
No he hasn't but I post his pictures on my instagram (link in description).
My cat is like my service animal😸 Her name is Meia💕
Pet-Assisted Activity and Pet-Assisted Therapy are similar but Different ... So how do we know PAT works compared with PAA?
Randyyyyyy! ❤️❤️❤️
Woof!!!
TH-camr Nathan Selove has a service dog for his autism. He has several good videos on the topic.
Oh I’ll check him out!! Thank you! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
Maybe it’s just my sudden impulse but...why shouldn’t I click the link in the description?
(My assistant pet says hi, by the way.)
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Animals don’t hate difference, unlike neurotypicals.
Your dog is so cute😀 How old is the dog?
He is 9 - he is the best 😍
My guinea pig helps my partner when he gets upset my guinea pig lies down on him and he licks him within a couple of minutes he is calm
Awesome!!!
Thanks for the reply
You and Randy are a real-life representation of Shaggy and Scoob-Doo!
Hahah
I have a cat can it be trained 2 b a service cat❓🐈if not what r the pets that can b trained 2 b service pets❓cause I can't have a dog🐕❌
Maybe.
I have guinea piggies, but they are only companions and can't be trained for autism as far as I know.
By the way, you misspelled "vidoe," that should be"video."
In the description?
Play at 4:18 and you can see the misspelling, Daniel.
so, how do i know that i need an animal assistant?
btw i love your videos :3
Thank you!!! I guess you assess your situation and see if you need it.
The Aspie World
oh,ok. thanks so much for answering!
My cats help me in everything. Without them i would go insane 😕😕😕
Yes indeed!!!
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I wish cats could be trained for this. I probably could benefit from a service animal, I have frequent meltdowns, and no calming techniques available to me (other than sleep, which isnt possible when I have to go outside). I dont like dogs. They smell bad, they have to be walked, neither of those traits is appealing to me.
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I have a cat.
Nice!!!
I'd would help me in life but it costs so much and we don't have enough money😔
Oh no :(. You could always try a rescue dog and train them.
Don't worry about those 2 dislikes because I have a flamethrower😂 I love you!
I get a dog and i autism :)
Yeah!!!
Idk but that precious jack russell doesn’t feel to comfortable with you … idk, it’s strange tbh.
I have H A P P Y....
Yay!!!
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Cool!!!
Not happy with this at all… something not right here tbh poor dog is definitely not comfortable with you at all.😢