Main description:

Author Annie Bowes grew up having dogs throughout her childhood and adulthood that helped her with her autism. Her love of animals, especially dogs, eventually helped her find her passion in life to help animals and become a veterinarian. Through many years of working with dogs in her practice, she grew interested in how canine companionship helps people with Autism. Dogs and Autism is a result of her many years of research and first-hand experience understanding the benefits of dogs as an alternative treatment to those on the autism spectrum.

Contents:

Chapter One- Step One: Buy the Dog
Chapter Two- Human Animal bond: The Science is There
Chapter Three- Dog Size Matters
Chapter Four- Dogs: Man's best friend for millennia
Chapter Five- Do You Need a Costly Service Dog?
Chapter Six- Basic Concepts: Training Your Dog
Chapter Seven- Pet death - The Inevitable
Chapter Eight- Do It Again: A House Isn't a Home Without a Dog
Chapter Nine- Dogs are Heroes
Chapter Ten- Dogs Understand Autism