Nate
Nate is a sweet 11 year old boy who lives in the Tampa Bay Area and loves baseball, video games and art. Nate is on the Autism spectrum and has also been diagnosed with ADHD and struggles with daily life skills. Public spaces and general life can be overwhelming and he struggles to self-regulate, which often results in elopement in social situations or in meltdowns. Nate also struggles with communication and sensing danger. Being partnered with an assistance dog will allow Nate to be more independent in social situations, as his partner can help him self regulate, stay safe and provide additional support rather than Nate having to rely on an adult for those things. This service would give him the best access to typical preteen and teen activities without those annoying parents always hanging around. He has experience with dogs in a therapeutic setting and we are excited to see all the new adventures he and a partner will take on together.