Animal Assisted Interventions For Individuals With Autism

Author : Merope Pavlides
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1846427959

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Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism by Merope Pavlides Pdf

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.

Author : Aubrey H. Fine
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0080463835

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Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy by Aubrey H. Fine Pdf

The original edition was the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the ways in which animals can assist therapists with treatment of specific populations, and/or in specific settings. The second edition continues in this vein, with 7 new chapters plus substantial revisions of continuing chapters as the research in this field has grown. New coverage includes: Animals as social supports, Use of AAT with Special Needs students, the role of animals in the family- insights for clinicians, and measuring the animal-person bond. *Contributions from veterinarians, animal trainers, psychologists, and social workers *Includes guidelines and best practices for using animals as therapeutic companions *Addresses specific types of patients and environmental situations

Author : Renee Farneti Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0999802372

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Canine Animal Assisted Therapy For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: : A Guideline to Program Development and Therapeutic Intervention by Renee Farneti Jensen Pdf

This book shares the journey of Renee Farneti Jensen, occupational therapist, who developed and implemented a Canine Animal Assisted Therapy program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The book is a valuable resource for therapists and parents who are considering this type of therapy for autistic children. The introduction shares a vingette written from the perspective of the therapy dog, Vicki, who shared this journey with Renee. The author provides comprehensive information from start to finish in selecting populations who would benefit from this type of therapy through the selection of a dog, trainer and even materials to use to train others. This book is being published posthumously for the author by her sister, Carol Farneti Foster, as a fulfillment of the author's dying wish.

Author : Sara Karlberg,Helena Eriksson
Publisher : Klickerförlaget Göteborg AB
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9789198580341

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Animal Assisted Interventions - Professionals Embrace the Power of the Dog by Sara Karlberg,Helena Eriksson Pdf

This is a book for anyone who wants to learn more about what a social working dog is. Maybe you’re curious about what it might be like to work in a school or some form of health care together with your best friend? Maybe you’ve already done an assessment test and are looking for or have already started the course that best suits you? Or maybe you have a family member who you think would benefit from sessions with a dog team but want to know a little more before you propose it? The authors have based the contents of this book on the situation in Sweden and cover everything from why dogs function so well with people who are in need of support, to how to select a suitable dog for the job. They give you tips on how to start training basic skills, finding the course that suits you best, and what you should think about when you have a certified social working dog. You will also read about important things to keep in mind when introducing a certified dog into the workplace. Thirteen dog handlers tell their stories about a day at work with their best friend and colleague. The book also contains quotes from employers who have invited a dog team into their workplace. Animal Assisted Interventions – Professionals Embrace the Power of the Dog is simply a book that educates as well as moves you. Together, Sara Karlberg and Helena Eriksson have a great deal of experience in both training and working with social working dogs. They are both dog handlers, and Sara runs Svenska Terapihundskolan where Helena has been working as a teacher since the very beginning. Sara’s background is in communication and public health sciences. Helena is a social worker and the manager of a recreational therapy facility. In this book, they share their collective knowledge of and love for the dog, both as best friend and colleague.

Author : Cynthia K. Chandler,Tiffany L. Otting
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351113779

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Animal-Assisted Interventions for Emotional and Mental Health by Cynthia K. Chandler,Tiffany L. Otting Pdf

Animal-Assisted Interventions for Emotional and Mental Health provides a unique opportunity to learn from a variety of leaders in the field. Leading scholar Dr. Cynthia Chandler and colleague Dr. Tiffany Otting present interviews with pioneering experts from the U.S., U.K., Israel, India, and Hong Kong, revealing key beliefs, values, and ideas that are fundamental to animal-assisted interventions. Their words will inspire and guide current and future generations of practitioners, teachers, and researchers.

Author : Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar,Venkatesan, Srinivasan,Goswami, S.P.,Kumar, Rajeev
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781522570059

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Emerging Trends in the Diagnosis and Intervention of Neurodevelopmental Disorders by Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar,Venkatesan, Srinivasan,Goswami, S.P.,Kumar, Rajeev Pdf

Neurodevelopmental disorders encompass a group of conditions that can typically manifest during early childhood. These include intellectual disabilities, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorder (SLD), and motor disorders. Early identification and assessment can be a valuable tool in determining diagnosis, prognosis, functional abilities, and formulating clinical intervention for both children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. Emerging Trends in the Diagnosis and Intervention of Neurodevelopmental Disorders is an essential reference source that discusses and disseminates contributions covering recent trends in diagnosis, assessment, and intervention techniques. Featuring research on topics such as clinical linguistics, neural connectivity, and animal-assisted therapy, this book is ideally designed for speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, pediatricians, researchers, clinicians, and academicians seeking coverage on neural and developmental disorder identification and strategies for clinician support and therapies.

Author : Temple Grandin,Catherine Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439130841

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Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin,Catherine Johnson Pdf

With unique personal insight, experience, and hard science, Animals in Translation is the definitive, groundbreaking work on animal behavior and psychology. Temple Grandin’s professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think the way animals think—putting autistic people in the perfect position to translate “animal talk.” Exploring animal pain, fear, aggression, love, friendship, communication, learning, and even animal genius, Grandin is a faithful guide into their world. Animals in Translation reveals that animals are much smarter than anyone ever imagined, and Grandin, standing at the intersection of autism and animals, offers unparalleled observations and extraordinary ideas about both.

Author : Nancy R. Gee,Aubrey H. Fine,Peggy McCardle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317217473

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How Animals Help Students Learn by Nancy R. Gee,Aubrey H. Fine,Peggy McCardle Pdf

How Animals Help Students Learn summarizes what we know about the impact of animals in education and synthesizes the thinking of prominent leaders in research and practice. It’s a much-needed resource for mental-health and education professionals interested in incorporating animals in school-based environments, one that evaluates the efficacy of existing programs and helps move the field toward evidence-based practice. Experts from around the world provide concrete examples of how animals have been successfully incorporated into classroom settings to achieve the highest level of benefit while also ensuring the health and welfare of the students and animals involved.

Author : Elizabeth Ann Labonty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:X73071

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The Effects of Animal Assisted Therapy on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Elizabeth Ann Labonty Pdf

Author : Aubrey H. Fine
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0123814545

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Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy by Aubrey H. Fine Pdf

In the 10 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably. The third edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 10 new chapters and over 50% new material. In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal assisted therapy into their practice, how to design and implement animal assisted interventions, and the efficacy of animal assisted therapy with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, families, and the elderly, in counseling and psychotherapy settings, and for treating a variety of specific disorders. * Includes coverage of the use of cats, dogs, birds, and horses * Discusses the "why" to use animals in therapy as well as the "how" * Covers the use of animal-assisted therapy with different special populations and to treat different disorders

Author : Donald Altschiller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780313357213

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Animal-Assisted Therapy by Donald Altschiller Pdf

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.

Author : Andrea M. Beetz,Lynette A. Hart,Brinda I. Jegatheesan,Naoko Koda
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889455591

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Children and Companion Animals: Psychosocial, Medical, and Neurobiological Implications by Andrea M. Beetz,Lynette A. Hart,Brinda I. Jegatheesan,Naoko Koda Pdf

Children and companion animals seem to have a natural affinity towards each other. Most children desire a relationship with their own companion animals or at least demonstrate an interest to interact with animals in general. Living with companion animals or interacting with animals may have psychosocial, neurobiological, or medically relevant effects on typically developing children and juveniles as well as those with diverse and special needs. In this eBook, we present several articles addressing the relationships between children/juveniles and animals in different countries, including Austria, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Three articles discuss approaches in animal-assisted education, including animal keeping and animal assisted interventions in schools, and an experimental study investigating immediate effects of dogs on reading competence and accompanying stress reactions with cortisol and behavior. Other articles address topics involving children and their companion animals, including dog-walking by children and juveniles, risks of dog bites by the family dog, selection of pet dogs for families with a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the relationships that children with ASD have with their family cats. The interactions between children/juveniles and animals addressed in this eBook provide new insights into some scarcely investigated themes, and underline the significance of animals in children's lives.

Author : Matilda van den Bosch,William Bird
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780191038754

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Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health by Matilda van den Bosch,William Bird Pdf

Human beings have always been affected by their surroundings. There are various health benefits linked to being able to access to nature; including increased physical activity, stress recovery, and the stimulation of child cognitive development. The Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health provides a broad and inclusive picture of the relationship between our own health and the natural environment. All aspects of this unique relationship are covered, ranging from disease prevention through physical activity in green spaces to innovative ecosystem services, such as climate change adaptation by urban trees. Potential hazardous consequences are also discussed including natural disasters, vector-borne pathogens, and allergies. This book analyses the complexity of our human interaction with nature and includes sections for example epigenetics, stress physiology, and impact assessments. These topics are all interconnected and fundamental for reaching a full understanding of the role of nature in public health and wellbeing. Much of the recent literature on environmental health has primarily described potential threats from our natural surroundings. The Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health instead focuses on how nature can positively impact our health and wellbeing, and how much we risk losing by destroying it. The all-inclusive approach provides a comprehensive and complete coverage of the role of nature in public health, making this textbook invaluable reading for health professionals, students, and researchers within public health, environmental health, and complementary medicine.

Author : Cynthia K. Chandler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136833984

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Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling by Cynthia K. Chandler Pdf

Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling is the most comprehensive book available dedicated to training mental health practitioners in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). It explains the history and practice of AAT in counseling, discusses the latest empirical research, and provides an in-depth explanation of the psychodynamics of AAT within various theoretical frameworks. Readers will learn the proper way to select, train, and evaluate an animal for therapy. The use of a number of different therapy animals is considered, including dogs, cats, horses, birds, farm animals, rabbits and other small animals, and dolphins. Guidelines for implementing AAT in settings such as private practices, community agencies, schools, hospices, and prisons are covered, as well as ethical and legal considerations, risk management, diversity issues, and crisis and disaster response applications. Numerous case examples illustrate the use of AAT principles with clients, and forms, client handouts, and other resources provide valuable tools. This unique resource is an indispensable guide for any counselor looking to develop and implement AAT techniques in his or her practice.

Author : Loretta Gallo-Lopez,Lawrence C. Rubin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780415890755

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Play-based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Loretta Gallo-Lopez,Lawrence C. Rubin Pdf

Through careful integratation of theory with real-world clinical case application, each chapter in Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders shows clinicians how to make a diverse array of treatment approaches viable and effective.