Journal article
Students With Autism, Service Dogs, and Public Schools: A Review of State Laws
Journal of disability policy studies, Vol.25(2), pp.106-116
09/01/2014
DOI: 10.1177/1044207313477204
Abstract
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increasingly receive assistance from service dogs. Nonetheless, confusion surrounding service dogs for students with ASD has precipitated litigation between parents and schools. The purpose of this review was to examine state laws pertaining to the use of service dogs among children with ASD. Statutes were evaluated to identify all disability classifications eligible to use a service dog, regulations related to the authorized training of service animals, and school access for service animals. Results suggest that current state laws do not facilitate the use of service dogs by children with ASD or provide sufficient guidance for parents and schools. Recommendations for policy follow a discussion of the results.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Students With Autism, Service Dogs, and Public Schools: A Review of State Laws
- Creators
- David R. Hill - University of PittsburghSeth A. King - University of PittsburghAlicia A. Mrachko - University of Pittsburgh
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of disability policy studies, Vol.25(2), pp.106-116
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/1044207313477204
- ISSN
- 1044-2073
- eISSN
- 1538-4802
- Number of pages
- 11
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/2014
- Academic Unit
- Teaching and Learning
- Record Identifier
- 9984371087902771
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