Animal Assisted Therapy Health and Medical Issues Today 1st Edition by Donald Altschiller ISBN 031335720X 9780313357206

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ISBN 10: 031335720X

ISBN 13: 9780313357206 

Author: Donald Altschiller 

This comprehensive overview of the many types of animal-assisted therapy provides the perfect reference for students, general readers, pet owners, animal care specialists, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and mental health professionals.

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
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section I: Overview
1 History of Animal-Assisted Therapy
2 Programs for Children
3 Programs for the Elderly
4 Programs in Prisons
Section II: Controversies
5 Ethical Issues and Questions about Therapy Effectiveness
Section III: Bibliography and Resources
Appendix A: Bibliography
Appendix B: Primary Documents
Index

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