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About Tiffani

Evidence-first animal-assisted services consulting:
Specialised domain expertise plus rigorous research for measurable outcomes

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I am a consultant with expertise in animal-assisted services, including assistance dogs, animal-assisted therapies, and school support animals. After completing my PhD in 2013, I worked as a researcher investigating human-animal interactions. I have studied the ways that assistance animals support people with a disability, and the impacts of therapy and school support animals for vulnerable populations, such as people with Autism Spectrum Disorder or intellectual disability. I have obtained over $2.5 million for research projects, delivered on time and within budget. I also coordinated short courses about animal-assisted therapy for healthcare professionals and animal-assisted school programs. 

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With over 15 years of experience researching human-animal interactions, I now apply my knowledge outside of academia, supporting stakeholders to make decisions about animal-assisted services using scientific evidence. ​

I am available for media inquiries. Contact me here.

Supporters

I thank the following people and organisations for their valuable support

Animal Therapies Limited
Pets Behaving Badly
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