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Originally Posted by capt_noonie  Yeah, I'm thinking it was more of an emotional support dog, rather than a seeing eye dog. The kids were autistic, not blind or hard of hearing. Maybe that's why the mom doesn't want to talk to anyone about the incident? |
Here's some information about autism support dogs.
Autism Support Dogs
Some of the benefits that can be experienced are:
1. Increase safety for the child
2. Control the child by commanding the dog
3. Passively teaches the child responsibility
4. Under the B.C. Guide Animal Act Autism Support Dogs enjoy the right of full public access
5. Positive changes in behavior, lowers aggression/frustration levels with the child
6.Comforts when upset
7. Meet the needs of parents for a degree of predictability in social settings for the child and themselves.
With two autistic kids, I'm sure a dog was very useful. She's probably not talking to anyone because her lawyer advised her not to. They will sue and anything she's says now could be used in court later. By the way, do the rest of you believe McDonald’s is responsible? She was off duty at the time.