Print out the following questionnaire, then answer each question with an X that best describes the child. 
Keep in mind we are not asking about normal age appropriate behavior:

AUTISM SERVICE DOGS OF AMERICA APPLICATION

Does the child—

1. Run away from caregivers?___never ___sometimes___frequently

2. Demonstrate hyperactive behaviors?___never___sometimes___frequently

3. Demonstrate impulsivity?___never___sometimes___frequently

4. Demonstrate aggressive behavior toward others? ___never___sometimes___frequently

5. Experience temper tantrums?___never___sometimes___frequently

6. Experience a very sort attention span?___never___sometimes___frequently

7. Experience oversensitivity to sound?___never___sometimes___frequently

8. Experience oversensitivity to being touched?___never ___frequently

            9. Experience an exaggerated reaction to light, odors or other stimuli?
                ___never ___sometimes          ___frequently

10. Demonstrate extreme or abnormal moods?___never___sometimes___frequently
      (giggling or weeping for no apparent reason)___never___sometimes___frequently

11. Demonstrate a lack of fear to real dangers (age appropriate)
      ___never
___sometimes___ frequently

12. Demonstrate self-injurious behavior?___never___sometimes___frequently

13. Experience difficulty in forming peer relationships?___never___sometimes___frequently

            14. Experience seizures?____never____sometimes____frequently

15. Delay in development of spoken language?___yes___no

16. Lack the ability for creative, imaginative play?___yes___no

17. Lack the ability to initiate or sustain conversation (age appropriate)?___yes___no

            18. Demonstrate impairment in eye-to-eye contact, facial expression, 
                  body postures and gestures? ___yes___no

19. Demonstrate repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language?___yes__no

20. Fail to share enjoyment, interests or achievements with others?___yes___no

21. Demonstrate a lack of social or emotional reciprocity?___yes___no

22. Demonstrate frustration/irritability with minimal changes in routine
       ___no ___Mild___Moderate ___Severe

            23. Take medication?____yes____no

24. My child is a ___boy___girl and is___years of age.


Print, read, sign, and mail with other documents the following agreement:

  I understand and accept the responsibility, financial investment, and care required of owning a (service) dog. All family members will respect the basic needs of the dog for proper diet, shelter, veterinary care, exercise, attention, and rest. If, at any time, I, or members of my immediate family, cannot meet the requirements of proper care, I understand the service dog is to be returned to Autism Service Dogs of America. I further agree to maintain the ASDA training standards of our service dog

Signed_________________________________________Date_____________
______________________________________________Date_____________
Secondary caregiver Signature
                 

Full name of primary child caregiver/ dog handler

Primary caregiver name:______________________________________________
Primary caregiver address:____________________________________________
City__________________________________State________Zip Code________
Phone:____________________________Email:___________________________
Child’s Name______________________________DOB:____________________

 

Mail the application & all documents along with a $25 application fee to:

ASDA
4248 Galewood St.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

            Enclose a 9x4 or #10 sized, self-addressed & stamped envelope

 

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