We provide Occupational Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) to Special Education students and their families in Northern Illinois.

Many of our students are non-verbal and most are in self-contained classes with IEP's (Individualized Educational Plans). All therapy services are provided at no cost to the students. AAT is a unique treatment modality that allows students to give affection as well as receive it as part of their therapy. 

Research has shown the following benefits have been associated with human/animal interactions: