As more research is done into ADHD and autism for humans, researchers say they see similar behavioral patterns in dogs as ...

A charity that provides service dogs free of charge to people with autism has said it is desperately seeking new volunteers ...

Scientists say that autism isn't uniquely human, as new evidence shows dogs can be on the spectrum. According to Dr Jacqueline Boyd, an animal scientist from Nottingham Trent University, pooches can ...

The idea that dogs might display autism-like traits first emerged in the 1960s, when veterinarians began noting unusual behavioral patterns that resembled symptoms seen in humans. Today, the ...

According to Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to advocacy for those with autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range of conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors, speech, ...

Dogs have a unique way of capturing our hearts. Their unconditional love and devotion can teach us to be fearless and brave. Some seem to understand us the moment we meet them, making our connection ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- It was a Tuesday evening in late March at Glynner's Pub. Brad and Joanie Trahan were settling their family into their usual table when their middle son, Reece, who has severe ...

The newest members of Chewy’s Boston office are two yellow labrador retrievers who will be using the city as their classroom to eventually help children with autism. Brothers Blue and Luca are 10-week ...

Two families in eastern Ontario have welcomed some very special four-legged friends into their homes, ones whose job is to ...

COLUMBIA, Ill. (CN) - A state appeals court said an autistic boy may take his specially trained dog to school. The ruling denied a request by the Columbia School District to suppress a preliminary ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's a dog lovers dream! A dog washing service on Chicago's West Side is giving adults with autism a chance at a job they love. Washdog is one of many micro -businesses operated by ...