{"product_id":"sen-reptile-handling-session","title":"SEN Reptile Handling Session","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"282\"\u003eSEN Reptile Handling Sessions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"316\"\u003eA Private, Sensory-Friendly Reptile Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"371\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSlitherin Reptiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, we believe animal encounters should be accessible, inclusive, and genuinely enjoyable for everyone. Our \u003cstrong data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eSEN Reptile Handling Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e are carefully designed to provide a \u003cstrong data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"588\"\u003ecalm, autism-friendly, sensory-aware reptile experience\u003c\/strong\u003e in a private, pressure free environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"690\"\u003eThese sessions are ideal for \u003cstrong data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"719\"\u003eindividuals with Special Educational Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"777\"\u003eautism, ADHD, sensory processing differences and anxiety\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering flexibility, choice, and emotional safety at every stage of the visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"921\"\u003eEach session is fully tailored to your family’s needs, allowing participants to engage at their own pace, whether that means hands-on interaction, quiet observation or simply enjoying 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data-end=\"2443\" data-start=\"2417\"\u003e A SEN\u003cstrong data-end=\"2551\" data-start=\"2514\"\u003e information pack\u003c\/strong\u003e sent ahead of time, including \u003cstrong data-end=\"2551\" data-start=\"2514\"\u003e“Meet the Staff”\u003c\/strong\u003e and photos of the shop, to help prepare for the visit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2642\" data-start=\"2573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2642\" data-start=\"2575\"\u003eExperienced, patient handlers trained to support individual needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2698\" data-start=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2698\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003eAll Reptile Rangers have \u003cstrong data-end=\"2698\" data-start=\"2670\"\u003eNeurodivergence Training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003eOur aim is simple: to create a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2774\" 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All because of the patience and kindness of these two lovely ladies. I can't recommend this enough, and in all honesty the kids were asking when they can go again on the way home. Such a magical experience, building confidence and social skills! 100% recommend this to anyone and everyone with sen children. Afterwards we went to have a look in the shop and Joe was just as amazing with the children, answering any questions and reassuring them. At all times the kids were reassured and reminded id they needed to step away at all to regulate then were absolutely ok to do this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want a welcoming, inviting environment with knowledge and understanding, Topped off with completely amazing staff - this is your place.\" - Laura Henderson-Smith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3290\" data-start=\"3267\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Huge thanks to Hannah and Ella for making today a huge success. 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