Calne school uses animal therapy to help autistic children

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Springfields Academy in Calne, Wiltshire, has introduced the project to help pupils open up.

By Jonathan HolmesTeachers at a school for autistic students have turned to animals to work with their pupils.

"Three years ago I was struggling in school, I never turned up to any of my lessons and wouldn't pay attention. Students are matched with animals according to their behaviour - so quieter students are given rabbits to look after, while more lively students are assigned pygmy goats.Teacher, Cara Mead, said the 'animal pathway' project also gives students farming experience and they have seen positive results.

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