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Animal-assisted interventions for individuals with Autism

This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors, and improve quality of life.

Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting 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.

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This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors, and improve quality of life. Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting 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.

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Auteur Merope Pavlides
ISBN / EAN N/B
Aantal pagina's 208
Uitvoering Boek
Taal Engels
Jaar N/B
Kenmerken Diverse (huis)dieren | Diverse dieren | Diverse dieren Engels
Artikelnummer DH32
Characteristics Diverse_huis_dieren | Common animals | Common animals English
Informatie 2008-USA-paperback-15 x 24 cm-365 gram

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