One of the noble causes supported by the Dogtopia Foundation is actively employing individuals with Autism.\u00a0 April is Autism acceptance month.\u00a0 The CDC tells us that April is designed to raise awareness, to promote autism acceptance, celebrate neurodiversity and individual differences and continue to advance inclusivity and connectedness throughout the community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability. People with Autism often struggle with social interactions and learn in unique ways. These individuals are often misunderstood and treated unkindly. This often makes employment opportunities a challenge.\u00a0 Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Blvd. is committed to meeting this challenge.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Blvd. employs several individuals with ASD. One of those individuals is affectionately called our \u201cDog Whisperer.\u201d\u00a0 There is no dog he does not love.\u00a0 Dogs and people alike respond to his kind and gentle spirit. Our pups universally love our canine coaches on the Autism Spectrum.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Several of our employees on the Autism Spectrum tell me that they would rather work with dogs than people and they interact with dogs with grace, kindness, humility, and love.\u00a0 Dogs respond to all these individuals with trust, warmth, and love.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n