The guide dog changes the life for baby girl with autism spectrum disorder

The arrival of a guide dog called Diamond in the life of little Ella was a huge trigger. In just a few days, the latter, suffering from a form of autism, emerged from her bubble thanks to the canine.

Ella, 10, has autism spectrum disorder and poor vision. Because of this, she had been in a state of isolation from a young age and had very little interaction with those around her.

Today, the situation is totally different thanks to Diamond, a female Labrador Retriever who has become her best friend, confidante and source of comfort, reports Daily Star.

The mother of the child, Nicola Moss, couldn’t get over it. She didn’t expect a bitch to have such an impact on her daughter. The family, who live in Belper in the English county of Derbyshire, had tried different methods for 6 long years to no avail. Until Diamond adoption in August 2020.

The idea came to them when Ella met another guide dog when she was 4 years old.

It was a pivotal moment; although she had hardly ever spoken before, she had spoken her first words, addressing the animal. His master had then suggested to the Moss to think of this solution.

Diamond is a “miracle” for Ella

A week after Diamond arrived, Ella has become much calmer. Gradually she was able to let go of the anxiety and isolation that had marked her childhood. Now, “she has a lot more interactions and her speech is better,” says Nicola Moss.

For the mother of a family, this ability of the dog to sense Ella’s emotional state is crucial. So much so that she finds it hard to imagine life without the dog. She even calls this process a “miracle”.

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