Research
Canine Comprehension Literature Reviews
ASD Literature Review
How does Animal Assisted Therapy Positively Affect Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Human & dog connection Literature Review
How can animal assisted therapy improve self-confidence and communication skills in individuals with anxiety-related conditions?
AAT as an intervention during COVID-19 lockdowns Literature Review
Would AAT be effective as an intervention to engage students with school after the decline in well-being from COVID-19 lockdowns?
Articles
The effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy on the anxiety and school attendance of students with disabilities
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of animal-assisted therapy on the anxiety and school attendance of students with disabilities in a middle school language and learning disabled classroom.
Dogs - our best friends when it comes to mental health therapy
Dogs may be a better ‘therapist’ for young people when they are part of a psychotherapy session rather than a waiting-room companion
Mindfulness practices with and without a dog.
The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore children’s experiences of learning mindfulness in school, with and without a dog.
IAHAIO research the Meaning and Motivation of Children Participating in AAI
The purpose of this research is to explore the meaningfulness and motivation animal-assisted therapy interventions provide for pediatric clients when compared with traditional occupational therapy treatment.
IAHAIO research AAI for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Our survey of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) offered by French intervention facilities aimed to examine and describe the range of AAI for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children.