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ABSTRACT Despite the lack of a strong evidence base, Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) are becoming increasingly popular as a therapeutic tool for special populations with a variety of psychological and physical… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT Despite the lack of a strong evidence base, Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) are becoming increasingly popular as a therapeutic tool for special populations with a variety of psychological and physical conditions. This paper introduces a special series of articles which address the proposed theories and processes underpinning potential effects of AAIs. We recommend strategies for improving the evidence base of AAIs giving specific examples in special populations (e.g., children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD]). We consider the challenges in AAI research and suggest directions for future research.
Journal Title: Applied Developmental Science
Year Published: 2017
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