CMUL e-Book DatabaseAnimal-Assisted Therapy
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| Publisher |
2011-01-20
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| ISBN | 9780313357213, 0313357218,
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| Language |
English
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| Subject | Animal Assisted Therapy. Animal Assisted Therapy. Animals -- Therapeutic use. Animals -- Therapeutic use. Animals -- Therapeutic use. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst00809552 Animals -- Therapeutic use. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst00809552 Electronic books. Electronic books. Human-animal relationships. Human-animal relationships. Human-animal relationships. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst00963482 Human-animal relationships. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst00963482 MEDICAL -- Allied Health Services -- Occupational Therapy. -- bisacsh MEDICAL -- Allied Health Services -- Occupational Therapy. -- bisacsh Pets -- Therapeutic use. Pets -- Therapeutic use. Pets -- Therapeutic use. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst01059951 Pets -- Therapeutic use. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst01059951 Program Development. Program Development. |
Description
The use of animals for therapy is a burgeoning form of treatment for individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological illnesses. Written for students and general readers, Animal-Assisted Therapy offers a historical overview of the practice, detailing its growth and the many ways it is practiced today. Filled with illustrative examples, such as successful programs where children with reading problems read aloud to canine companions, the book illuminates the expansive nature and effectiveness of this therapy as it is practiced both generally and among special populations, including children, the elderly, autistic individuals, and the incarcerated. The book also provides specific information that will be of interest to pet owners who want to get involved in these programs and includes information on U.S. government requirements allowing guide dogs in public and private facilities.