Neurodivergent Clients and Animal Connections - Online Webinar

Neurodivergent Clients and Animal Connections - Webinar

This inclusive session focuses on how animal-assisted work can support neurodivergent clients of all ages, including those with autism, ADHD, sensory needs, and learning differences. We’ll explore how animals can support communication, connection, and confidence, particularly in clients who have not responded well to traditional approaches.

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Workshop Details:

📅 Date: Tuesday 23rd September
🕒 Time: 12.00-1.00 pm
💻 Platform: Teams meeting
💷 Cost: £25 per participant or FREE when you join our Exclusive Community

Overview

With practical examples and real-life stories, we’ll highlight how to create emotionally safe and flexible sessions, and how to tailor activities to the sensory and relational needs of each individual.

What You’ll Learn

• How animals support co-regulation, communication, and emotional growth for neurodivergent individuals

• What to consider when planning inclusive sessions with diverse needs

• The value of observation, curiosity, and consent-led approaches

• Stories and feedback from neurodivergent clients and families

• Ways to adapt your environment, activities, and session length

Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for anyone supporting children or young people who struggle with attendance or anxiety related to education. This includes:

• Therapists
• SENCOs
• Teachers
• Learning mentors
• Parents
• Carers
• AAI practitioners
• Plus, anyone supporting neurodivergent clients in education or therapy settings

Whether you’re already using animals in your work or just starting to explore the possibilities, this session will equip you with a deeper understanding and the confidence to try something new.

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About the Facilitators: The workshop will be facilitated by our experienced professionals.

David Boxall – Training and Development Coordinator at Elysian, specialising in creating and delivering training programmes on animal-assisted interventions. David brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in using AAI to improve engagement, emotional regulation, and overall outcomes in educational and care settings.

This is an open and friendly space for anyone looking for guidance, clarity or inspiration. Whether you’re working in education, care, therapy or leadership, or you’re exploring how to bring more purpose or creativity into your practice, this session offers time to reflect and connect.

There’s no agenda or sales pitch, just honest conversation, shared learning and support from someone who understands the challenges and possibilities of this kind of work.

About Elysian: Elysian is a leading provider of therapeutic education and Animal-Assisted Interventions across the South of England. We specialise in working with children and young people with complex needs, including those with anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with lived experience and a passion for helping others understand how animals can support learning, healing, and connection.

Booking Notes

• A certificate of attendance is available for CPD purposes
• A recording will be shared with all attendees after the session
  

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