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July 21, 2026
Darragh has a severe Level 3 autism. He's non-verbal. But since we've gotten the dog, I have to say, the head banging has decreased dramatically,
— Catherine Ardagh
It's just given him so much confidence. It's also given him companionship. And it's made a huge difference to our family life, and also to Darragh's life, in terms of having a friend and a constant companion in the house who understands…
We're looking to ensure that the funding and the framework for regulating assistance dogs is on the agenda. There's a huge value to them and they can give children and individuals with a disability a better quality of life,
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