4 Therapy animals for special needs kids that you will immediately fall in love with

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 to connect with a lot of families and therapists on my Special Learning House Instagram Account on Instagram. Instagram is a wonderful place to exchange in a non-formal way. I particularly love sharing therapy and project ideas in my Instagram Stories. (Come follow Special Learning House on Instagram if we haven’t connected there yet.)

Since creating the SLH account, I have discovered some wonderful therapy animals who are doing great work with special needs kids.

4 Therapy Animals for Autism You Should Know About

So, without further ado, I bring you :

Murray the owl

Une publication partagée par Murray The Owl (@murraytheowl) le 27 Août 2017 à 3h07 PDT

Isn’t he the cutest?

Winnie the Therapy Dog

Une publication partagée par Winnie (@winnie.therapydog) le 28 Avril 2017 à 15h32 PDT

I love seeing Winnie’s daily photos.

The adorable donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary in Birmingham, Alabama

Une publication partagée par Donkey Sanctuary Birmingham (@birminghamdonkey) le 11 Avril 2017 à 12h55 PDT

Did you know that therapy donkey existed?

Monty the therapy goat at Dedham Therapy Farm in Essex

Une publication partagée par Dedham Therapy Farm (@dedhamtherapyfarm) le 5 Août 2017 à 3h19 PDT

That face!

If you have a therapy animal at home, snap a photo and tag #speciallearninghouse on Instagram.

We love these therapy animals for special needs kids!

Do you have a therapy animal at home for your child? Are you interested in learning more?

Cover image from the Hack Back Website.

More Autism Learning Resources

The Successful Interaction with a Child with Autism Course – learn to better understand your autistic child or students with this complete course.
Sensory Communication Workbook – Build communication skills with simple sensory activities.
How to Make a Communication Binder Guide & Workbook – Learn how to create a Communication Binder for your child or student with autism using real photos. Follow my expert guide to learn how to use it to increase communication skills.
Zoo Animals Play Dough Mats Bundle – use these printable play dough mat to work on the names of the animals, build language skills, and increase fine motor strength and precision in a fun, sensory way!