Now, newly discussed research is challenging that assumption, with a study now suggesting that dogs may experience forms of ...

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, ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Three-year-old Cruz is a chocolate lab that has changed the world for 7-year-old Peter Lapollo and his family. "When you have a child with autism, all these unexpected things come ...

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 ...

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 ...

The mother of three suing Universal Studios Florida and a security firm seeks $5 million, claiming a security dog attack left ...