Can Animal-Assisted Therapy With Dogs Aid Children With Disabilities?
Presenter Hometown
Manchester KY; Hazard KY
Major
Therapeutic Recreation
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Michelle Davis Gerken
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Recommended Citation
Smith, Tiffany L. and Cole, Kelsey, "Can Animal-Assisted Therapy With Dogs Aid Children With Disabilities?" (2016). University Presentation Showcase Event. 66.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2016/undergraduate/66
Abstract
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is an emerging field in many different health professions. AAT is a type of therapy to promote improvement with social, emotional, physical, cognitive functions. This project will address the benefits, history, and success of AAT and the benefits it has for children with disabilities. This project will discuss multiple interventions in which an animal is incorporated as an integral part of the clinical health care treatment process. It will also show how AAT plays a role in the therapeutic benefits to combat effects children have from their disabilities. The purpose of this project will show the benefits animals can have on the human and improve their quality of life.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
085
Can Animal-Assisted Therapy With Dogs Aid Children With Disabilities?
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is an emerging field in many different health professions. AAT is a type of therapy to promote improvement with social, emotional, physical, cognitive functions. This project will address the benefits, history, and success of AAT and the benefits it has for children with disabilities. This project will discuss multiple interventions in which an animal is incorporated as an integral part of the clinical health care treatment process. It will also show how AAT plays a role in the therapeutic benefits to combat effects children have from their disabilities. The purpose of this project will show the benefits animals can have on the human and improve their quality of life.
