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How to Make an Emotional Support Chicken

October 11, 2025 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Developmental disabilities, Geriatrics, Make a craft or adaptation Filed under: arts and crafts, emotional support, knitting

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