Autistic boy leaves mum in tears after making his first friend with support dog

Shanna is sharing how Tornado, now six years old, has changed her son’s life in every way.

The Mirror quoted her as saying: “Tornado has been an absolute delight to welcome into our family, and I am overjoyed every day as I watch my son interact with his best friend in the entire world.

Shanna and Kai flew from Tokyo, where their family had been temporarily residing, to Ohio on October 17, 2016, to meet Tornado for the first time.

Kai surprised everyone when he laid on Tornado to feel his heartbeat just hours after meeting him.

Shanna said, “I definitely did not expect the moment to be so emotional.”

“The calm of the afternoon allowed me to reflect on everything I’d done to get us to that point, and my emotions just poured out.”

“Kai’s sensory processing differs from that of many other children because he is autistic. Kai has his own sensory preferences, and hugs are something he enjoys on his own terms “Shanna expressed her thoughts.

“I hug and touch my son with his permission and consideration for how his sensory processing is working at any given time.”

Over the years, the two have grown closer, and Shanna claims Tornado has “unconditional love and support for him – through absolutely anything.”

Tornado is unconcerned if Kai makes a strange noise, wears silly clothes, or appears to be different from other children. Tornado adores Kai and stands by him no matter what others think “Shanna expressed her thoughts.

“He provides Kai with a unique kind of safety and security, allowing him to be himself without fear of judgement or expectations. Isn’t that what we all want at the end of the day?”

Tornado assists Kai in navigating the world with autism and relieves societal pressures on a daily basis.

“Aside from his official responsibilities, Tornado gives Kai acceptance, partnership, and a very best friend,” Shanna said.

“For the rest of his life, Tornado will be a dearly cherished member of our family,” she said.

“I’ll be forever grateful to 4 Paws for Ability for bringing him into our lives and bringing my son with a furry spark of life.”