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Story from Chicago:
Service Dog or Family Pet?
August 26, 2009 carolynettinger
A six-year-old Autistic boy named Kaleb brings his service dog with him to school. The school, worried that the dog would disrupt the first graders and cause hardship to students with a fear of dogs or allergies, said no to the child bringing his dog to school. Kaleb’s parents say that the dog is a calming influence, makes him feel safe, and keeps the boy from wandering off as they remain tethered together. The Illinois Attorney General agreed with the parents and has allowed the service dog to accompany Kaleb to school until the case goes to court in November.
An article appeared in the Chicago Special Education Examiner at http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Court-ruling-sparks-debate-over-service-dogs-and-autistic-students
My comment: Go Kaleb! Go parents! Shame on that school!
I had to be taken out of kindergarten because I was in the same boat as Kaleb and cried for my dog every day until they finally took me out of school. It would have been wonderful to have my dog.
My next school worked out because my dog quietly walked to the window near my seat in class and layed down until I got out of school. I would lean out the window and pet him when the teacher wasnt looking.
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thanks,
Paul blair
