If you are interested in applying for our Residential Assistance Dog Programme, please contact us via info@autismdogs.co.uk

You will receive information about the Programme, including eligibility criteria and the application process.

We reserve the right to decline an application for one or more of the following reasons:

• The applicant does not have an official diagnosis of ASD.
• The applicant is under 4 years of age at the time of application.
• The applicant’s permanent residence is not located in mainland England, Scotland, or Wales.
• The applicant has unmanaged epilepsy.
• The applicant information given is nor correct or truthful.
• We feel that the Autism Dogs Charity Residential Assistance Dog Programme would not be beneficial to the applicant.
• The welfare of the dog is not fully managed by an adult or 3rd party in addition to the handler. We are unable to agree to a dog living with a handler who lives alone or without a clear network of suitable support.
• If we feel that the dog’s welfare and needs could not be met.
• If any members of the applicant’s residence have severe dog allergies.
• If there is no one to care for the dog during the day.
• If we do not feel that our team has the relevant expertise for any of the applicant’s conditions.
• If we do not have the resources to accept the application at the time.