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Canine Comprehension Literature Reviews

ASD Literature Review

ASD Literature Review

How does Animal Assisted Therapy Positively Affect Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Human & dog connection Literature Review

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

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 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 - 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.

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

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

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.