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Arabella Carter-Johnson

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Arabella Carter-Johnson

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Photographer and Sunday Times Best Selling Author of 'Iris Grace'

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Arabella Carter-Johnson • submitted a new post 2 years ago

Parenting, Travel

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

Arabella Carter-Johnson • upvoted 11 items 5 years ago

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

I'm on the autism spectrum, and honestly, I don't know how I would've figured out how to communicate with people if I didn't first learn through my cat. She's very easy to understand once you know cat body language, and she's been my lil bestie for the past 7 years, even having some therapists refer to her as my therapy cat. I'm so proud of the people doing this work!

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

So true (though my dog definitely judges me when I'm not sharing my food with her!). 😜

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

So true (though my dog definitely judges me when I'm not sharing my food with her!). 😜

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

Oh, this is so wonderful. The photographs of the children with the animals are beautiful. Proof of just how important it is that we respect animals and how beneficial sharing our lives with them can be. Kudos to all involved.

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

Thank you for impacting these kids. It's really amazing.

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

This is incredible! My heart melted reading about this, especially the one picture of the girl hugging the bunny! So cute!!

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

This is such a wonderful project and I don't even know you but I have so much respect for you :)

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

This is so heartwarming<3

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

This post is the meaning of wholesome.

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

So wonderful!!!

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

I think it's a great thing animals can help everyone understand ,love they come us make us smile make us just so warm in our hearts and just what they can do for little kids ,young people who need just a bit more love and encouragement understanding remember animals don't judge us so u go for it help is on the way good thing u are doing

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Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

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Arabella Carter-Johnson • commented on a post 5 years ago

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

thanks :-) xx

Arabella Carter-Johnson • submitted a new post 5 years ago

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Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

Arabella Carter-Johnson • commented on a post 6 years ago

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

I can understand if you live in the US to not feel the need to travel elsewhere, your country is incredible with the most varied landscape probably on earth along with the fact that you have over 50 national parks you guys are blessed with an amazing amount on your doorstep, there will be ways like house sitting where you can access free accommodation. Im not suggesting every family should go travelling abroad with their kids but it may suit some and this article might inspire them when they are feeling nervous due to their special situation. The reason why there are beautiful photos is that I’m a professional photographer & author, the friend who I went to Greece with is also a photographer too. Yes this trip was highly planned due to us travelling with a child on the spectrum, it’s a big enough challenge for us all without having to worry about what the plan is. I document all of our adventures, the good, bad, triumphs and developments.

Arabella Carter-Johnson • upvoted 11 items 6 years ago

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Arabella Carter-Johnson • upvoted 4 items 8 years ago

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How We Bring Education To Life

Why Maine Coon Cats Are So Cool

Aw so sweet! I'm on the autism spectrum as well, and my orange tabby, Bonito, is always there to calm em down when I get nervous.

Parenting

How We Bring Education To Life

Why Maine Coon Cats Are So Cool

Aw so sweet! I'm on the autism spectrum as well, and my orange tabby, Bonito, is always there to calm em down when I get nervous.

Why Maine Coon Cats Are So Cool

Loved this story, made me cry , to have a special bond is something , so happy for your little princess

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Why Maine Coon Cats Are So Cool

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Arabella Carter-Johnson • submitted a new post 2 years ago

Parenting, Travel

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

Arabella Carter-Johnson • submitted a new post 5 years ago

Animals

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

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Arabella Carter-Johnson • commented on a post 5 years ago

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

thanks :-) xx

Arabella Carter-Johnson • commented on a post 6 years ago

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

Arabella Carter-Johnson • upvoted 11 items 5 years ago

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

So true (though my dog definitely judges me when I'm not sharing my food with her!). 😜

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

This is incredible! My heart melted reading about this, especially the one picture of the girl hugging the bunny! So cute!!

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

Thank you for impacting these kids. It's really amazing.

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

This is such a wonderful project and I don't even know you but I have so much respect for you :)

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

This is so heartwarming<3

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

This post is the meaning of wholesome.

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

So wonderful!!!

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

Animals

Meet Our Animals Who Help Special Needs Children In Ways That We, Humans, Struggle To

Arabella Carter-Johnson • upvoted 9 items 6 years ago

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

glad to share my name with such a beautiful and strong girl <3

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

This is awesome! Thank u so much for sharing ur beautiful trip with Iris 💗

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

This post is very sweet. I cringe at the casual internet judgement in might attract, but thank you for sharing.

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

Exactly. This post is meaningful unlike those obnoxious "I quit my job and went travelling, and you can too" posts.

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

Iris has come a long way since her first paintings were posted on BoredPanda. Keep sharing!!

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

This is so sweet <3 You are doing an amazing job!

How Traveling Is Changing My Autistic Daughter

It will be interesting to see what she paints after her travels.

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