This is an ongoing story of a 5 year old boy whose parents are suing to allow a service dog into the school. The service dog, they claim, is necessary to relieve his anxiety (a symptom of his autism). The school has claimed there is no scientific evidence that the dog is necessary, and may even be used by the boy as an avoidance device. It is an interesting case, especially now that another child in the class is said to have allergies to dogs. There is no evidence, no research, that such dogs help children with autism. In spite of that the school has agreed to provide an alternative placement in a special education setting. A difficult balance.
District sends boy with autism and service dog to another school - Related Stories - CEC SmartBrief
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