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Alpacas and Autism
Ruth Sanderson meets Chris Deakin, whose alpacas are bred for use in therapy. Known for their calming effect, they are providing a therapeutic activity for autistic youngsters.
Ruth Sanderson meets Chris Deakin on his farm in Leicestershire where Alpacas are bred for use in therapy. Known for their calming effect these South American cousins of the lama now regularly provide a therapeutic activity for autistic youngsters in the area.
Ruth meets Chris at Vale farm just as the shearing season is getting started and pitches in.
Producer: Perminder Khatkar.
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Sun 1 May 2016
06:35
麻豆社 Radio 4
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