Autism therapy dogs

A friend of mine asked for help today for a nursing project. He wanted more information on the use of therapy dogs for children with Autism.

Here are some helpful links I found:

Joey's doc's site:
http://www.melmedcenter.com/AnimalAssistedTherapy

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/giving/11DOGS.html

http://autismservicedogsofamerica.com/faqs/

http://sangayglass.hubpages.com/hub/Mutts-in-Medicine-Autism-Therapy-Dogs

Some research:
http://autism.healingthresholds.com/research/challenges-service-dog-ownership-families-autistic-children-lessons-veterinary-practitioner

http://www.researchautism.net/autism_treatments_therapies_intervention.ikml?print&ra=55&infolevel=3

http://www.theautismeducationsite.com/2011/03/25/service-dogs-and-autism-by-temple-grandin/

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/10/20/service-dogs-autism-stress/10792/