Canine Assisted Occupational Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Pilot Randomised Control Trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04483-7
Abstract: Children on the autism spectrum frequently display difficulties engaging with people and with functional tasks. A pilot, randomised control trial was completed to explore the impact of canine assisted occupational therapy on the on-task behaviours… read more here.
Keywords: assisted occupational; autism; control; canine assisted ... See more keywords
Changes in social functioning and engagement during canine-assisted intervention for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in the context of an early intervention service.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104216
Abstract: PURPOSE The objectives were to evaluate the feasibility of early implementation of a canine-assisted intervention (CAI) for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and to determine the changes in social functioning and in engagement experienced by the… read more here.
Keywords: children neurodevelopmental; social functioning; neurodevelopmental disorders; assisted intervention ... See more keywords
Canine co‐therapy: The potential of dogs to improve the acceptability of trauma‐focused therapies for children
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DOI: 10.1111/ajpy.12199
Abstract: Abstract Objective Post‐traumatic stress disorder is a debilitating syndrome that effects approximately 30% of those who experience childhood trauma. Whilst effective treatments exist, they have high rates of attrition and non‐engagement. Augmenting traditional interventions such… read more here.
Keywords: trauma focused; acceptability; improve acceptability; canine assisted ... See more keywords
Canine-Assisted Interventions and the Relevance of Welfare Assessments for Human Health, and Transmission of Zoonosis: A Literature Review
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.899889
Abstract: CAIs (canine-assisted interventions) include “canine-assisted therapy” in which a therapist sets client-oriented goals, 'canine-assisted activities' with recreational goals for clients, and 'canine-assisted education/learning' in which teachers or coaches create learning goals for students or clients.… read more here.
Keywords: health; welfare; canine assisted; transmission zoonosis ... See more keywords