Joel Reagan speaks with Terri Wible, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Paws 4 Autism. This organization was born after Wible had to travel to Portland, Oregon to get a service dog for her autistic daughter. Wible also saw firsthand the lack of resources for training and other needs. Paws 4 Autism helps families who need service dogs for autism, PTSD and other neurodivergent issues. Among the programs Wible discusses is Canine Assisted Social Skills in Education (CASSIE) , Therapy and Facility Dogs, Train the Trainers. She also outlines a proposed dog park and training facility for the service dogs. Wible speaks at length about the positive outcomes for those helped by these dogs. (https://www.paws4autism.org/)
Original airdate: 11/13/2022
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Joel joined EMF in 2010 and covers U.S. central states including major markets Dallas-Fort Worth and Kansas City.
