Animal-Assisted Animal Therapy

For thousands of years the bond between man and animal has proven to be effective in creating an emotional, healing bond. Children/people with autism also benefit from equine therapy due to the motor, emotional and sensory sensations that come with riding a horse. Equine Therapy is seen as the most mysterious yet beautiful form of intervention for Autistic people.

Though there was not a specific hypothesis, it can be concluded that a general hypothesis for the study was if children that have ASD have a service dog, will they have behavior benefits, which is considered to be true. This journal withholding an impact factor of 4.704 is deemed as very informational. Because this study didn’t hurt or deceive anyone, it is deemed as ethical. The data collected within this study can be beneficial to those who have children with ASD; they can simply learn how to make their child’s life easier and less complicated by providing them with a service

For a number of children with autism having a companion dog is the difference between life and death. Methodically trained guide dogs help create an environment where autistic children are comfortable enough to live a more ordinary lifestyle. Autism spectrum disorder is a major public health problem that is the most common neurological disorder affecting 1 out of every 110 births in the US (Autism Society, 2009). ASDs can range in severity from Asperger Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism where the child can function relatively well in society, to autistic disorder or classical ASD, which severely inhibits the child’s ability to socialize or communicate (NINDS). Autism manifests itself most strikingly as impairments in formation of

Equine-assisted therapy. The use of equine-assisted therapy has been proposed as a method for facilitating positive sensory experiences for children with autism. A doctoral dissertation by Stickney (2010) finds that “the consistent, rhythmic movement of the horse as well as its warmth, appearance, smell, and furry coat sends an array of sensory signals to the central nervous system, affecting motor, visual, proprioceptive, tactile, and vestibular systems that are necessary for development of motor control” (p. 33). Preliminary research studies indicate that the experience of riding a horse can improve motor function, posture, balance, and reaction time. This can encourage positive sensory experiences, which causes the brain to release chemicals

Animal Assisted Therapy also known as animal-assisted therapy has been formally introduced to the world in the last ten years or so. Although animals have always been a place of comfort for a lot of people, scientists just began to realize the impact animals have on society. The world has begun to experiment with what animals can do to benefit human health. The most common type of animal-assisted therapy is equine-assisted therapy. Equines are horses. Equine-assisted therapy 's impact on minors who have mental health issues have led to a successful new type of therapy that includes multiple benefits. Equine-assisted therapy has worked well in is treating adolescents and children how to communicate and connect with others. Two big issues that animal-assisted therapy has been known to help is Autism and kids with attachment and social problems.

Animals also interact with people by interacting with autistic people. Animals can help people by Companionship, Protection, and helping people who are autistic. One way that animals can help humans is by companionship. In “My Story” from Animals in Translation,’’ Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson says, “I just loved the horses.

As of 2012, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in 50 children between the ages of six and seventeen has autism spectrum disorder, with males being four times more likely than females to have these conditions (Slaughter 1). Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the brains normal development of social and communication skills. Service dogs are normally used to aid the blind, deaf or hard of hearing, and other types of disabilities. Service dogs have recently been used to help children with autism. The service dog industry has had a growing impact on the autism community, the benefits and disadvantages affect each child differently.

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. There is not one autism but many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences. Autistic children have difficulty bonding emotionally to others and communicating verbally. Autistic children experience physical communication with the horses. By learning to care for the horse, they associate the care they provide with feelings and an emotional bridge is constructed.

Throughout history, animals have been a part of therapy treatments for many different physical, emotional and psychological disorders. Animal companions are often seen with someone who has autism; however, there are lots of controversies surrounding the types of animal therapy used for children with autism. One of the most controversial topics is Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT) and if it does improve the functioning of an individual with autism. There has been a lack of empirical evidence supporting the claim that DAT does improve social and language skills. Because of this lack of evidence and only anecdotal claims, Dolphin Assisted Therapy is seen as a pseudoscience; fake science. This paper will discuss what exactly dolphin assisted therapy

Studies have show that guinea pigs are the perfect pet for autistic children. Children were given guinea pigs to pet and play with, while they were playing bands on the child's wrist took readings. These reading showed that autistic children who were playing with the guinea pigs had their anxiety and stress levels go down.

Pets, dogs especially, have always been a source of happiness for me. I’ve always been able to count on them to cheer me up on tough days. Also, children are another form of happiness. Similarly to animals they are born into this world without prejudice. Growing up I knew a number of children who were affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Because of this, I would like to investigate further how dogs impact children with

Parents with children who have disabilities such as autism may choose to put their child in various types of therapy. Therapy helps them to overcome their difficulties they face daily. The type of therapy a child goes to depends on what disability they have. There are many different types of therapy to choose from. It all depends on what they need to work on and what helps them to overcome their disability. There is one type of therapy that involves kids working with animals. This type of therapy is called animal therapy. This is when animals help kids who have disabilities improve by being in the child’s presence. The animal giving the therapy can help the child receiving therapy improve their social or emotional functions. Any animal can

In the field of therapy, there are numerous of therapy available out there for different type of individuals and situations as well. There is one type of therapy that usually contains people and animal, it is animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic approach that brings animals and individuals with physical and/or emotional needs together to perform the therapy. Animal-assisted therapy tend to be focused on individuals either children or elderly for them to be able to connect with the animal thus feeling comfortable talking with the therapist. Pet therapy works for all ages, whether sick or not (Lanchnit, 2011). Although, this paper, most of the focus is on animal-assisted therapy towards children using dogs.

The European Society of Animal-Assisted Therapy (ESAAT) defines Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T) as deliberately planned pedagogic, psychological and socially integrative intervention with animals for children, youths, adults and senior citizens with cognitive, social-emotional and motoric disabilities, and behavioural problems, and for focused support. It also includes health-promoting, preventive and rehabilitative measures. C.A.T takes place individually and within a group setting e.g. in therapeutic boarding schools, special needs programs, hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and mental health facilities as researched by Kruger & Serpell (2006).

The European Society of Animal-Assisted Therapy (ESAAT) defines Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T) as deliberately planned pedagogic, psychological and socially integrative intervention with animals for children, youths, adults and senior citizens with cognitive, social-emotional and motoric disabilities, and behavioural problems, and for focused support. It also includes health-promoting, preventive and rehabilitative measures. C.A.T takes place individually and within a group setting e.g. in therapeutic boarding schools, special needs programs, hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and mental health facilities as researched by Kruger & Serpell (2006).