If approved to receive an Autism Assistance Dog, how does the family training and placement process work?
The first phase of training involves the parents and/or significant care givers coming to our facility for a week of training without the child with autism or any of the other children. This involves travel expenses and staying in a hotel during the training week. The second phase of training is done in your home. The trainer brings the dog to you and works with your family for a week. The trainer stays in a hotel and Dogs for the Deaf pays for their expenses. Dogs for the Deaf does require regular progress reports and ongoing communication with all working teams. We provide follow up support for the life of the team.
