Last week on May 9^th& 10^th, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs graduated its 50^thand 51^stAutism Support Dog teams.

	Caleb, a 7-year-old boy with autism from Surrey, BC completed his one-on-one training with black Labrador, Cory and Autism Support Dog instructor Michelle Murray. Team Sponsor for Caleb & Autism Support Dog Cory: Kitz4Kids
	Ryley, an 11-year-old boy with autism from Kamloops, BC completed his one-on-one training with yellow Labrador, Beau and Autism Support Dog instructor Danielle Hyson. Team Sponsor for Ryley & Autism Support Dog Beau: Pacific Blue Cross

About Autism Support Dogs

Autism Support Dogs are provided to children with profound autism aged 3-10 and their families, at no cost to the recipient. Some benefits of Autism Support Dogs include:

• Increases safety for the child (prevents the child from bolting)
• Encourages social interaction
• Enhances responsibility skills for the child
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Supports daily living skills
• Greater quality of life for families who are able to spend more time in the community and participate in family activities.