Animal-Assisted Therapy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313357206)

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: Donald Altschiller
ISBN-10: 031335720X
ISBN-13: 9780313357206
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 01/20/2011
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.41w x 0.77d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/15/2011 pg. 62
Choice 08/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2011 pg. 362