Sensory Signal or Social Signal Dogs (SSigD)

Classification	Service Dog
Color	Blue
Type	Sensory Signal or Social Signal Dogs (SSigD)
Job	Trained to assist a person with Autism. Similar to the Autism Assistance Dogs the dog will alert the handler to distracting repetitive movements common amongst those with Autism, allowing the person to stop the movement (ie hand flapping).
Handler	May or may not show signs of a disability. Likely to be a child, but could be older, may or may not be verbal.
Gear	No distinguishing gear is required; however the dog will normally carry emergency protocol in their vest, collar or on the handlers’ person.
Signs	If the person is in distress, the dog will take them to a place to calm down.
Notes	It’s important to educate those around you that if a dog in a Service vest or well-mannered dog approaches you, it may be a service animal and someone may be in need of help or medical attention.
Source of Information	Click Here ADA National Network
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