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theHandpuppet

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Tue Jul 29, 2014, 01:11 PM Jul 2014

Hedwig’s owl centre helps special needs children

From the photo accompanying the article, all I can say is even the babies have remarkable talons and beaks!

http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/hedwig-s-owl-centre-helps-special-needs-children-1-3484957
The Scotsman
July 29, 2014
Hedwig’s owl centre helps special needs children

BABY owls at a Scottish centre, which houses two feathered stars of the Harry Potter films, are helping youngsters with autism form relationships.

The four snowy owls are just over three weeks old but have already started training to help support children with conditions such as autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The Owl and the Pussycat Centre, near Maud, Buchan, was set up four years ago and is home to Hedwig and Errol, made famous in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film...

...Centre owner Ruth Hickling said the owl therapy had could have profound effect on children with physical and learning difficulties.

MORE (including a photo) at link provided above.

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Hedwig’s owl centre helps special needs children (Original Post) theHandpuppet Jul 2014 OP
Wonderful. nt alsame Jul 2014 #1
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