Service dog banned from school, saves boy from severe fall
June 5, 2008. Kita, banned from Chicopee Public Schools, continues to come to Adam Byczko’s rescue, says Adam’s dad.
Adam is diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. With limited speech, autistic tendencies, difficult mobility and seizures, Kita is more than just a helping paw, says his mother. “She is a multi-service dog, trained in behavior disruption. She can actually get him to stop biting himself, and alert me or anybody to his seizures.”
“This afternoon” says his dad, ” Kita showed just important she is in the safety and well being of Adam. On the way to Speech Therapy at Holyoke hospital, Adam was walking on Kita’s left side holding the short leash with his right hand and pulling his backpack with his left hand. I was on Kita’s right side with the long leash.
“Adam suddenly lost his balance and began to fall as his left foot slipped off the curb of the sidewalk. Kita (without any commands) quickly moved across his path so that Adam’s upper body fell across her shoulders. She stood there without moving until Adam and I up righted his backpack and he had his feet solidly under him. Kita continues to bond and watch out for Adam as the days progress. She such a blessing to Adam, Sue, and me.”
To learn more about Adam Byczko’s service dog, and Adam, click here.
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