About us

Dogs For Autism is the first charity in the UK to specialise in Dogs For Autism, and the only charity to provide dogs free of charge to autistic people of any age, anywhere in the UK.

We place Autism Assistance Dogs with autistic people to give them the support and unconditional friendship of an assistance dog.

Our dogs transform the lives of autistic people and their families. They:

Provide safety in the outside world

Increase independence and enable autistic people to leave the home with better self-regulation and confidence

Reduce anxiety and sensory overload

Enable children and young people to access education

Increase access to public spaces

Help families to attend medical appointments

Encourage communication, turn-taking and language development

Improve access to chosen communities and help with making connections