Donate this Christmas to help provide life-changing assistance dogs for autistic people.
Autism impacts people in different ways, but problems with social interaction and communication can lead to isolation and depression.
Dogs for Autism trains and provides assistance dogs free of charge, with ongoing support to the autistic person and their families, helping them achieve independence, improve their mental health and build self-esteem. These amazing dogs can help in all kinds of environments: education settings, public places and in the workplace making autistic people’s day-to-day lives that bit easier.
Donate now so we can provide more dogs free of charge for the autistic people who need them most.
We are delighted to become the charity partner of SenLife, the digital companion for neurodiverse families.
SenLife is an app and online hub which aims to bring together the neurodiverse community and transform their day to day lives through technical innovation to get the right help.
Packed with useful resources, this app empowers parents to plan, track and learn more about the behaviours of their neurodiverse child.
Esplore and discover more about the app by downloading it here.
In the words of our CEO and founder, Hilary Armour:
There’s a photograph I often come back to — one that, for me, captures everything about why Dogs for Autism exists and how a dog called Daisy changed our lives.
I could say so many things about this image and why it’s symbolic of the life-changing work Daisy is doing. She doesn’t just help Marcus — she empowers our whole family. Because of Daisy, we can go out into the community. We’re no longer stuck inside, avoiding the world. She helps us push back against the isolation that so many autism families slowly slide toward, as the outside world becomes more and more overwhelming for their autistic loved one.
Daisy brings calm to Marcus’s inner chaos. She gives him tools to manage his emotions, especially in public — where those moments can be the hardest. She has his back. And because of that, she has ours too.
We have lots of photos of Daisy working with a happy and smiling boy. But this one photo stands out. It might be harder to connect with at first glance, but it truly tells our story. Because without Daisy, that shopping trip would have ended in trauma — upsetting, embarrassing, abandoned before we ever reached the checkout.
Thanks to Daisy, we now have early warnings of Marcus’s meltdowns with 100% accuracy. She’s opened up public spaces and travel in ways we never thought possible. And when Marcus does become emotionally disregulated, Daisy is right there. Her deep pressure work helps him settle, grounds him, calms the storm.
Dogs aren’t the answer for every autistic person. But for a significant number, they are life enablers. They are the elusive key that unlocks the door to the outside world.
Jean-Christophe’s youngest son Valentino was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 years old, following treatment for cancer.
Jean-Christophe met Dogs for Autism earlier this year when he filmed a special segment for the BBC’s Children in Need Celebrity Bargain Hunt episode. Jean-Christophe met Jan Kiley, COO of Dogs for Autism and Luna, a trained autism assistance dog who has been life-changing for her partner, Zana and her family.
Thank you Jean-Christophe Novelli 💙
Read more about Jean-Christophe and his accolades here.
We were absolutely thrilled to see our charity, Dogs for Autism, featured on a special episode of BBC One’s Bargain Hunt in support of BBC Children in Need this year. Renowned TV chef Jean-Christophe Novelli spoke to Jan Kiley, Chief Operating Officer, in a special segment during the programme.
It was incredibly moving to see our organisation recognised nationally on such a popular show. We are so grateful to the BBC, Children in Need, Jean-Christophe and Zana’s family for helping us share our story and inspire viewers to support Children in Need.
Catch the whole episode on iPlayer here.
We are immensely proud of the work we do and thanks to organisations such as @BBCCiN, the grant we receive means we are able to fund the family bonding training of 8 autism assistance dogs a year, every year, for the next three years.
All this is made possible by the generous donations to BBC Children in Need that you give each year.
Dogs for Autism are delighted to announce that the Run the Ring community raised an incredible £89,468.93.
Presented recently at a special cheque presentation evening, this accomplishment is thanks to all of your dedication and support.
The vast majority of the funds has been donated to us to continue our life-changing work. The donation will enable the training of assistance dogs that will provide support for autistic individuals.
Additionally, £2,595 has been donated to the PATT Foundation. This contribution will fund tree planting to offset the carbon emissions produced by the Run the Ring event.
We are endlessly grateful for this community. Thank you, Ringers, for making a difference in so many lives. Your generosity continues to inspire us.
Canine Life Co. a leading supplier of dog supplements in the UK, and Dogs for Autism are very proud to announce their new partnership.
Donating £1 per product sale on selected bestselling products, the company is giving away part of its own profit to support such a worthy cause. It is hoped through this exciting partnership that many dog owners across the nation will both learn of Dogs for Autism and its work – and be happy to know that their choice of supplements for their own loved dogs is helping generate income for the charity, which in turn will help even more people gain access to assistance dogs.
Kevin Higgs co-founder and director of Canine Life Co. Commented, “As a leading product brand dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all dogs, it is a real joy and privilege to now be supporting such a great cause that goes beyond just a dog’s health but touches upon improving human health and wellbeing as well. We all know the joy and emotions that we gain with our own dogs so to see this being used in such a therapeutic way is brilliant. We hope our customers will join us with their own support for this great cause.”
Hilary Armour, CEO of Dogs for Autism, added “we are delighted to work with Canine Life Co. whose high-quality dog supplements already help thousands of dog owners to see better health in their own dogs. To now have Canine Life Co.’s customer base introduced to our charity and our work is fantastic – plus by simply buying any of their senior products they will be directly contributing to our ability to reach and help many more deserving people with our Assistance dogs.”
Shop for the Canine Life products here and get a 10% Discount!
100 Hero Thomas Dutton has walked a staggering 1,000,000 steps for us this Summer.
Read the full article here!
What a difference a dog makes! We are delighted to share the news that one of our partnerships has been featured in an article by Your Dog magazine. Read all about Peter and Coco’s relationship, how Coco helps Peter and the background to their partnership. Read more here: Your Dog Magazine article September 2023
