About Paws

Parents Autism Workshops and Support

PAWS (Parents Autism Workshops and Support) brings together parents of children with autism, to share experiences and explore the potential that a pet dog might have within the family.

The special chemistry shown between a child and dog through Dogs for the Disabled’s work providing assistance dogs for families with a child with autism, has led us to realise that whilst for some children there will be a clear need for a fully trained assistance dog, a well trained family pet dog can also have a massively beneficial impact.

Workshops

If you are considering getting a pet dog, then the workshops cover the pros and cons of getting a dog to help your child and your family.

The workshops are designed to provide parents with the information and long-term support for sourcing, choosing, handling and training a pet dog specifically to benefit a child with autism and the family as a whole.

Long-term Support

Following the workshops, the PAWS team will offer ongoing support to families, through a variety of media, from telephone support to an online forum and family support network.