Our Hope
We are hoping that the addition of
a Service Dog will be life-changing for Dawson, helping to keep him safe,
alert of his emotions and actions, improve his confidence, increase his
social skills and give him a constant companion who can sooth his anxiety
about the over-stimulating world around him. Since the service dog will
be certified for public access, anywhere Dawson goes (the store, school,
restaurants etc.) the Service Dog will go with him. This will open up
so many more opportunities for Dawson and enable us to enjoy more activities
as a family.
Dawson'sCase
Knowing is half the battle
Dawson suffers from ADHD, Social Anxiety and some Autistic Characteristics. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, and in some cases, are overly active. Children with ADHD, Social Anxiety and Autistic Characteristics do not just grow out of these behaviors. The symptoms continue and can cause difficulty at school, at home, or with friends. Dawson has already had to overcome so many hardships in his short life and he has a lifetime of hardships yet to overcome.
UnseenDangers
Misunderstanding the Signs
ADHD children will make mistakes, have a lack of attention and can be poor listeners. This can become a significant life safety concern for both themselves and for those around them. In most cases adults or teenagers fear that this is excessive or unreasonable and tries to restrain, move or change the action of the child. Misunderstanding the dangers can be more harmful to the child then beneficial. Full understanding of invisible disabilities, Medical treatment and the addition of a working services dog will help Dawson overcome these obstacles in his young life.
ServiceDogs
Building Relationships. Enriching Lives.
Guardian Angel Service Dogs, Inc. is a fully incorporated 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to provide education and training about the role of service dogs and the different types of assistance they may provide to persons with health issues such as Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, Hypoglycemic Unawareness, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, ADHD, Social Anxiety and Traumatic Brain Injury. It is important for the general public to know that people whose lives might be improved or even saved by having a service dog, may not have a visible disability.