ROXIE’S FAMILY AND DOG ISSUES

There are so many ways that my canine friends can heal a family, or help someone with a disabiity do better.  This site will bring out some examples where my fellow canines have helped individuals and families deal with difficult issues. SEE ROXIE’S BABY AND DOG ISSUES -Watch Lullabies Soothes Both Babies and Dogs and then listen to a sample of the music therapy cd, Listen to a Sample of this Music Therapy Cd

ROXIE’S FAMILY AND DOG ISSUES:

Second Chance How Adoption Saved A Boy with Autism and His Shelter Dog by  Sandra J. Gerencher - All characters in the story are based on Sandra’s real life family.  Read along as this adopted dog adjusts to his new home and the boy with autism who befriends him.Sandra J. Gerencher is a special education teacher. Before becoming a teacher, she worked at Lehigh University in a school-based program, as a Program Specialist for adults with disabilities.

KATIE THE MIRACLE DOG – SLATED FOR EUTHANASIA KATIE BECAME A READING THERAPY DOG

My Name Is Roxie Replies to Thinking Mother’s Post: “Am I the only one that thinks having a child read aloud to a dog is weird or inferior?”

  CHILDREN READING TO DOGS=R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) (Videos and Links)

  Therapy Dog(Henry) and a Child with Autism( Henry and Zachary parts 1,2,3,4 and 5 a case study)

 DOGS AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM(VIDEOS AND LINKS)

 Hanson Center (video) use rescue dogs to work with autistic children

   R.E.A.D.(READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS PROGRAM)  and  HOORAY FOR READING DAY!(Jessica Worries Series) by MARGERY CUYLER

 MAY I PET YOUR DOG BY STEPHANIE CALMENSON( audio interview) Sephanie Calmenson children’s author discusses her book with Patricia McConnell and Larry Meiller(Calling All Pets)