I've been seeing a lot about being able to break the no dog rule, if you have a medical needs dog, like a seeing eye dog. Some are even claiming their dog provides emotional support and getting away with bringing them where service animal dogs are allowed, which I believe is anywhere. I would think your autistic granddaughter is definitely who the new laws are being made for.
Here's the thread I was talking about
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ervice+animals