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A woman with Asperger's syndrome has posted a video of her faithful service dog helping her overcome the episodes she lives with each day.
"This is what having Asperger's is like," says YouTube user Danielle Jacobs of Arizona who posted the video of what she refers to as a meltdown. Her dog Samson is seen pulling at Jacobs arms with his paws to keep her from harming herself.
According to the description under the video, Samson is trained to stop her from self-harming. After a few minutes, Jacobs slumps down on the ground and Samson comforts her, licking her face.
Jacobs says she posted the video to raise awareness about Asperger's and what it's like to live with it.
Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder considered to be on the "high-functioning" end of the spectrum. Those with Asperger's may have difficulty with social interactions and perform repetitive movements.
"It’s great to see the enormously positive response and interest that Danielle Jacobs’ video has received, as it gives a glimpse into the challenges that some individuals with Asperger syndrome face," said Lisa Goring, Autism Speaks executive vice president of programs and services.
"Danielle’s bravery in sharing this personal video will spread awareness and generate better understanding of the hardships faced by many people on the spectrum. Increased awareness of these challenges will help ensure greater acceptance and increased support of the autism community. We applaud Danielle for sharing her story with the world, and we know it will have a significant impact," Goring said.
The video has been viewed over 2 million times with many commenters praising her for posting such a personal moment in her life.
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