YOUTH AND CHILDREN
The Pet Therapy for Schools project provides Assisted Interventions with Animals - and in particular with dogs - in school settings to promote inclusion and foster positive relational dynamics within the class group. This is the purpose of the project aimed at pupils with disabilities attending Comprehensive Institutes in the Metropolitan City of Turin.
The initiative involves the dog becoming a facilitator of targeted activities structured according to the needs of each child and is designed to involve, not only the pupil with disabilities, but also the entire class group. The dog acts as a mediator, helping to reduce relational barriers that often create distance between children with disabilities and their peers.
Pet Therapy for Schools is structured in cycles of 8 meetings during which each child, initially in an individual and safe space, interacts with the dog through care and play activities. As the meetings progress, the activity gradually involves the class group, fostering inclusion. The dog thus becomes a valuable ally, able to break down barriers and create bonds, bringing concrete benefits in the daily routine of school life.
To make this happen, we need you.
Your help is essential to make this project a reality: with a donation you can help cover the cost of Pet Therapy sessions and allow more schools to participate in this initiative. It only takes a small gesture to make a big difference in a child's life.
Donate now and help us build a more inclusive and supportive school environment!
If you would like your donation to be tax-relevant for the deduction, enter your personal information and a valid email to obtain a receipt.
Alternatively, you can opt for a completely anonymous donation.
For payment, you can use PayPal, Satispay or a credit card by entering the name of the project as the reason for payment. Every contribution, large or small, is essential to support the elderly in Piedmont and Liguria and ensure a better life for them.
If you are a public entity, a third sector entity or an elderly person in need and would like more information to access the project, you can email info@specchiodeitempi.org or call 011- 6568376