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Radio 4,01 May 2016,22 mins

Alpacas and Autism

On Your Farm

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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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