QUINCY, Fla (WTXL) — A Gadsden County school is using animal therapy to help special needs students learn, communicate, and heal — one gentle interaction at a time.
- Each room in the school’s “animal world” represents a different continent, giving students a hands-on, global learning experience.
- Therapists say the animals help improve confidence, communication, and sensory development for students with special needs.
- Watch the video below to see how this unique program is transforming lives in Gadsden County.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
For some kids with special needs, words can be hard to find — but here in Gadsden County, the bond between child and animal is speaking volumes.
I’m Tatyana Purifoy, your Quincy neighborhood reporter, and this unique therapy program is helping students open up, one gentle moment at a time…