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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454083103321

Autore

Pavlides Merope <1957->

Titolo

Animal-assisted interventions for individuals with autism [[electronic resource] /] / Merope Pavlides

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley, 2008

ISBN

1-281-78217-3

9786611782177

1-84642-795-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (212 p.)

Disciplina

362.196/85882

Soggetti

Autistic people - Rehabilitation

Animals - Therapeutic use

Human-animal relationships

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

FRONT COVER; Animal-assisted interventions for individuals with Autism; Contents; FORWOR BY TEMPLE GRANDIN; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; 1 Introduction; 2 Service Dogs; 3 Animal-assisted Therapy; 4 Companion Animals; 5 Therapeutic Riding; 6 Dolphin Therapy; 7 Conclusion; APPENDIX 1: ONLINE RESOURCES; REFERENCES; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX; BACK COVER;

Sommario/riassunto

&hellip; [E]ssential reading for families, teachers, and anyone who is interested in using service animals to help individuals on the autism spectrum&quot;. - from the foreword by Temple Grandin. This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors, and improve quality of life. Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism