Last year, the Irish Guide Dogs was forced to close its waiting list for its Assistance Dog Programme for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, for a second time, due to a massive over-demand for its service.
The group says more than 100 children with ASD are currently on the national charity_ s Assistance Dog waiting list, which is approximately a two-to-three year wait.
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Over 260 families currently have an assistance dog in Ireland.
Paula McGovern, Communications Manager with the Irish Guide Dogs, says they are working hard to match dogs with families – currently on their waiting list.
