Meet James Isaac, a 9-year-old boy with autism who faces difficulties in communicating with people due to his inability to speak. Despite this challenge, James has found the perfect companion who has been by his side tirelessly – Mahe, his loyal service dog. Mahe has been inseparable from James since they first met almost three years ago.
James, a citizen of New Zealand, recently underwent an MRI scan to identify the root cause of his seizures. The healthcare professionals at Wellington Children’s Hospital were touched by the strong bond between James and his companion, Mahe. Therefore, they allowed Mahe to accompany James throughout the process to provide him with much-needed comfort and support. During the scan, Mahe snuggled up to James, offering him solace and aiding in pacifying him.
Mahe stood guard over James like a protective angel while he was under general anesthesia, and cuddled up close to him as he slept in his hospital bed. The special bond between the two was captured on camera by James’ parents, creating a heart-warming memory for years to come.
According to James’ mother, Michelle, her son’s outings used to be quite challenging until he met Mahe. She explained to Stuff.co.nz that even going to a simple café with the family would make James extremely restless and anxious to leave immediately.
According to her, James would patiently sit and observe us while we sipped our coffee upon our arrival in Mahe. The Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust had provided a six-month training for Mahe to support children with autism and other disabilities like cerebral palsy.
Trained dogs have the ability to divert their owners’ attention and alert other family members if something is not right. In addition, they can also locate missing individuals and items. According to Wendy Isaacs, the financial development manager of the trust, there is a special bond between children with autism and these dogs as they help to calm them down. Truly, dogs are our best friends. Lorem ipsum, on the other hand, refers to a dummy text used as a placeholder in design and publishing.
