Do you need support for your students who are NDIS participants? Animal Assisted Therapy can help.
Paw Pause is unique, offering qualified allied health professionals and therapy dog teams who work together to support building students’ capacity while attending and staying at school.
Paw Pause teams can help with:
- Improving school attendance
- Support to stay engaged in classroom learning
- Boosting motivation, independence & concentration
- Managing anxiety
- Improving social skills
“You have been a massive support and we are extremely sad to see you go.
Hopefully we can get back in contact when funds roll over next year. Thank you for all the support you have provided us.”
Amber, Parent
Westport Primary School
The Paw Pause Difference
Paw Pause offers the highest level of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). All of our handlers are qualified and professionally registered allied health professionals including Counsellors, Social Workers, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists. Our dogs are certified Therapy Dogs.
“Debbie and I wanted to let you know that Eddie has made such a huge impact on the students in Student Services at Playford International College.
We have witnessed him have a calming effect on students that have been heightened or suffering from anxiety. The way he approaches the students and snuggles gently up to them is amazing. Eddie is a beautifully natured dog; you have done an amazing job of training him and giving back to the community.”
Jaime, Student Services
Playford International College
Evidence Based Results
Animal Assisted Therapy is proven to:
- Improve emotional regulation
- Enhance social skills
- Increase motivation and engagement
- Reduce behavioural issues
- Support mental health wellbeing
- Enhance self-esteem and confidence
- Increase empathy and responsibility
Paw Pause teams work seamlessly at schools. Our dogs bring a quiet calm to the classroom so all students benefit from the presence of the Paw Pause team
“I would like to thank you for helping my daughter make rewarding and positive changes for the last six months. I have seen massive growth and confidence built. We would like to thank you and Eddie from the bottom of our hearts. You and Ed have been wonderful.”
Sarah, Parent
Lefevre High School
