A sucessful meeting!

Our visit with Service dog in training Amber went better than expected. It also lasted longer than expected with her staying 5 days instead of just the weekend. We believe that Amber is a wonderful match for Katie. Now Amber goes into advanced training with the program director and will be having home stay visits with us from time to time. During this time we will be meeting with Wade, director of Autism Dog Services, and discuss Ambers custom training to suit our wishes for Katie. Soon Katie will be able to go everywhere any other child can..and we as a family will not be limited by whether Katie's stroller will fit or if she won't be able to join in. With her dog she will be able to walk along with us and not be bound to a stroller seat. But just as important, our concerns for Katie's safety such as her leaving the house at night or her night time illness will be a thing of the past. Amber will be trained to notify us if either occurs. I have already seen a change in Katie in the short time Amber was here...Katie relaxed with her head on Amber quietly for quite some time..she let Amber lick her hands and feet which are normally overly sensitive areas on Katie and she avoids letting people touch them..a great achievement!!
Thanks to everyone who has so graciously donated to our cause...we have a way to go, if you can help please we would sincerely appreciate it!!