Topics: Pets : Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) - Animals, usually dogs, and their owners are trained to provide psychological comfort to people in hospitals and nursing homes. Often this is by scheduled visits. Animal Assisted Activity (AAA) - Patients receive physical therapy by interacting with animals.
Crisis Support
Volunteers with their pets, usually dogs, give comfort to victims and rescue workers following a disaster.
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Literacy
Animals help teach reading. The student is encouraged to read out loud to a dog or other animal trained to "listen." The dog looks at the reader or at the book and doesn't interrupt if the reader stumbles over a difficult word.
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