Their Skilled Companions dogs are trained to work with an adult or child with a disability, serving as a tool to assist in developing independent living skills, as well as integrating into structured therapies and being utilized to facilitate social interactions. Note that these dogs do not have ASD-specific training, but are instead intended to provide companionship and emotional support, and are not trained to be responsible for the safety of their charge. Recipients must be at least 5 years old, and the dog must be cared for by a party judged to be capable of adequately caring for the needs of the animal.