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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1132567
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 17
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Animal-Assisted Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Andreasen, Gena; Stella, Tiffany; Wilkison, Megan; Szczech Moser, Christy; Hoelzel, Allison; Hendricks, Laura
Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, v10 n1 p1-17 2017
The use of animals for therapeutic purposes has been documented in the literature for centuries. This review will highlight evidence of the benefits of animal-assisted therapy as well as provide a plethora of resources for therapists interested in learning more about how animals can provide restorative benefits for their clients.
Descriptors: Animals, Occupational Therapy, Intervention, Children, Disabilities, Literature Reviews, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Pain, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Child Abuse, Child Neglect
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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