Autism Assistance Dogs
May 11, 2016
Dog owners live by the adage that, “Dogs are man’s best friend.” To many this is a gross understatement. Dogs go far beyond a best friend for many people in our society. Some dogs assist...
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Categories for Pet Assisted Therapy
Benefits of Equine (Hippo) Therapy
May 4, 2016
Asperger’s and Autism are sub-categories of a larger disorder category called Pervasive Developmental Disorders. The characteristics are similar in that children and adults have difficulty with communication, social interactions and some physical impairments. Therapies for...
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Pet Assisted Therapy for Autistic Children
May 5, 2015
Frolicking with a puppy, riding a horse, or swimming with a dolphin undoubtedly have the potential to be enriching and memorable experiences for any person, including a person with a disability. Pet Assisted Therapies, (specifically...
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