If you read this blog, then you know that I am a big supporter of therapy animals for special needs kids. Different animals go through different kinds of preparation to work with special needs kids. You can read about the difference between companion, therapy and guide animals in this post. I have had the chance…
Animal-assisted therapy
Why you should buy an aquarium for your child with autism
Why should you buy an aquarium for your child with autism? There are at least 7 benefits! Aquarium for Children with Autism 1. Your child will be proud to have a pet. Having a pet can be a wonderful source of pride. In order to build your child’s positive self-esteem, it is really important that…
What is the difference between a service dog and a therapy dog?
A question I get asked frequently is what is the difference between a service dog and a therapy dog? When families are thinking of adding a dog to their family, they want to make sure that they make the right decision about what kind of dog to get. There are 3 types of dogs to…
Animals as therapy companions for autistic children
Hi Friends! You all probably know by now that I am a big fan of pets for kids… and especially a big fan of pets as therapy animals for children with autism and other special needs. I have tremendous respect for programs that guide dogs (and other therapy animals) in intensive training. These programs can…
The Difference Equine Assisted Therapy Made to Our Family — Soft Thistle Life
I discovered a wonderful new blog today called Soft Thistle Life : Creating My Life My Way. This fabulous mama is raising two sons as a single mum. One of them has autism. She blogs about autism but also about love, life and inspiration. She also has a yorkie! How cool is that?! She wrote a…
Meet Violette & Chou Chou : our therapy dogs for children with autism and other special needs
I love my work. It’s such a pleasure working with the children at my learning center. They all have different personalities and different learning goals in place but one thing that everyone here shares is their LOVE for Violette and Chou Chou : our therapy dogs! The bond between children and animals is so beautiful….
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