Animal-assisted Therapy

by Altschiller, Donald

• ISBN13: 9780313357206
• ISBN10: 031335720X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-01-20
• Publisher: ABC CLIO LTD

Summary

The use of animals for therapy is a burgeoning form of treatment for individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological illnesses. Written for students and general readers, Animal-Assisted Therapy offers a historical overview of the practice, detailing its growth and the many ways it is practiced today.Filled with illustrative examples, such as successful programs where children with reading problems read aloud to canine companions, the book illuminates the expansive nature and effectiveness of this therapy as it is practiced both generally and among special populations, including children, the elderly, autistic individuals, and the incarcerated. The book also provides specific information that will be of interest to pet owners who want to get involved in these programs and includes information on U.S. government requirements allowing guide dogs in public and private facilities.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword	p. vii
Preface and Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Overview	p. 1
History of Animal-Assisted Therapy	p. 3
Programs for Children	p. 9
Programs for the Elderly	p. 21
Programs in Prisons	p. 29
Controversies	p. 37
Ethical Issues and Questions about Therapy Effectiveness	p. 39
Bibliography and Resources	p. 49
Bibliography	p. 51
Primary Documents	p. 87
Index	p. 167
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