Service dogs have been found to be beneficial for children with developmental disorders, providing safety and assistance with daily tasks. However, a San Jose family is in dispute with their son’s school over the use of their dog during school drop-offs and pick-ups.
Lydia Truong said her 6-year-old son was diagnosed with autism in June and has a history of eloping or running off, a common behavior among autistic children, when they are out in public.
Her son is a student at Willow Glen Elementary. The school is located on a Main Street and the family said the walk from their parked vehicle to their son’s classroom has been challenging…