Animal-assisted therapy and occupational therapy. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Andreasen, Gena; Stella, Tiffany; Wilkison, Megan; Szczech Moser, Christy; Hoelzel, Allison; Hendricks, Laura
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational therapy, schools, & early intervention. Volume 10:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 17
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Animal-assisted activities -- animal-assisted interventions -- animal-assisted therapy -- children -- occupational therapy -- service animal programs; Occupational therapy for children -- United States -- Periodicals; Occupational therapy for children -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 615.85150830973
• DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2017.1287519
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1941-1243

Abstract

ABSTRACT: 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.