Saturday, June 1, 2013

How A Jasper TX Diabetic Alert Dog Can Aide Children With Autism And Diabetes

By Iligan Airsoft


Children who have autism and diabetes benefit from Jasper diabetic dogs trained to signal for help when imbalances are detected. For these children a service dog provides more than companionship. These animals can signal when they sense swings in blood sugar that are dangerous providing life saving services.

It is unknown how canines can sense changes in glucose levels but there are some theories. One reason may be the animals intense smelling ability which enables them to know when there is something wrong with their person. Also, they are able to tell when there is a chemical or behavioral change which are signs that escape the attention of humans.

It is easy for canines to sense blood glucose levels that are unsafe for humans. Additionally, the dog can immediately signal when there is dangerously low or high sugar level detected. Once alerted to the risk the imbalance can be corrected.

Children, especially the very young, may not realize that lows in sugar levels are affecting how they think. It can also be very scary for a child if they have had a bad experience due to their condition. Having a trained service animal can provide the confidence needed for the child to take part in daily activities.

There is no one particular breed of dog that has this ability. Every breed possess this keen sense to detect imbalances in glucose and changes in behaviors, but not all can learn to alert others to the danger. If the animal is not a cooperative learner he or she cannot be taught to signal for help.

Only animals who have a good temperament and are eager to learn are chosen for Jasper diabetic dogs. These are important characteristics when these animals serve children with autism. It has been proven that these animals encourage very positive outcomes when they are paired with children displaying disruptive behavior.




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