Dogs Bring 'Heeling' Touch to Autistic Children and Families

For families raising autistic kids, the littlest things can be the hardest, making a trip to the grocery store or a walk around the neighborhood nearly impossible.
Five new families in that position are gaining valuable new companions to help them on the path to a more stable home life this week — specially trained dogs who can stop autistic kids from roaming or bolting into traffic, the worst-case scenario for many families living with autism.