Sarah's brother Sam doesn't say much. He has something called autism. Sarah often can have a hard time understanding her brother, but all of that is about to change, when their family gets a service dog. The Dog That Gave My Brother Words is the story of a nonverbal boy with autism (ASD) and the service dog who helps him find his voice. Their first meeting is a magical moment that leads to a break in the silence--leaving his parents and sister in shock. The Dog That Gave My Brother Words promotes a greater understanding of ASD and leaves the reader with the satisfying sense that boy and dog are destined to do great things together.