PAWS: Animal Assisted Therapy™ is based in Luton, Beds.

Sarah is a qualified  teacher and has experience teaching children with complex behavioural and educational needs.

Animal Assisted Therapy is becoming a popular form of  therapy in the UK. It is of great importance that both practitioner and therapy animal are certified appropriately. Sarah has completed the following:

• Qualified Teacher BA (HONS)

• Special Needs Teacher for several years teaching children with complex needs including; Autistic Spectrum, ADHD, Global Development Delay, PDA, Attachment/Traumatised Child Disorder, Genetic Disorders (chromosomal deletions), Speech and Language Delay, Sensory Integration/Attachment Disorder.

• Certified Animal Assisted Therapy Practitioner, BSY

• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, CPCAB

• Animal Assisted Therapy in Counselling Certificate, Humanima CIC

• Certificate in Therapuetic Play, IATE

• Level 2 Award in Speech and Language Support for 5-11s, AptEd

• Level 1 and Level 2 Animal Assisted Play Therapy(R)

• Canine Communication in Animal Assisted Play Therapy, IIAPT(R)

• Attended IMDT 4 Day Practical Instructor Course

• Attended School of Canine Science: Six Week Puppy Course

• Attended School of Canine Science: Canine Neutering

• Accredited Dog First Aid and CPR with Dog First Aid Co.