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Author Altschiller, Donald.

Title Animal-assisted therapy / Donald Altschiller.

Publication Info. Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, [2011]
©2011

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  615.85158 A469A    Check Shelf
Description xiii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Series Health and medical issues today.
Health and medical issues today.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents History of animal-assisted therapy -- Programs for children -- Programs for the elderly -- Programs in prisons -- Controversies -- Ethical issues and questions about therapy effectiveness.
Summary The use of animals for therapy is a burgeoning form of treatment for individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological illnesses. It offers a historical overview of the practice, detailing its growth, efficacy, and the many ways it is practiced today. It contains illustrative examples such as successful programs where children with reading problems read aloud to canine companions, and illuminates the nature and effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy. In examining those programs the work explores how the practice is applied both generally and among special populations, incuding children, the elderly, autustic individuals, and the incarcerated. The book also provides specific information 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.
Subject Animals -- Therapeutic use.
Pets -- Therapeutic use.
Human-animal relationships.
Animal Assisted Therapy.
Program Development.
ISBN 9780313357206 hardcover : copy alkaline paper
031335720X hardcover : copy alkaline paper
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