| Description |
208 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Service dogs -- Animal-assisted therapy and activities -- Companion animals -- Therapeutic riding -- Dolphin therapy |
| Summary |
"Interventions involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills; to manage challenging behaviors; and to improve quality of life." "Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, and notes the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress." "With recommendations for resources and further reading, this book will be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-201) and indexes |
| Subject |
Animals -- Therapeutic use.
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Autistic people -- Rehabilitation.
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Human-animal relationships.
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Autistic Disorder -- therapy.
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Bonding, Human-Pet.
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Child.
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Dogs.
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Dolphins.
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Horses.
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| LC no. |
2007034186 |
| ISBN |
9781843108672 (paperback) |
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