Not exact matches
The
AATs and UCs were reviewed by Tennessee educators with experience teaching students
who have significant cognitive disabilities to ensure appropriateness.
In addition to the literature review, focus groups and interviews were conducted with hospital staff, family caregivers and animal - assisted therapy handlers, to glean vital information regarding childhood cancer epidemiology and treatment, the well - being of patients and families
who are affected by childhood cancer, the applications of
AAT for various populations in need, the state of
AAT effectiveness research, and the considerations that need to be made when incorporating therapy animals into clinical settings.
True therapy dogs - dogs
who participate in structured programs designed by health care professionals (Animal Assisted Therapy, or
AAT)- can decrease pain, improve mobility, speed up post-surgery healing and even calm autistic children as well as increasing their social interactions.
Animal - Assisted Therapy (
AAT) is a different kind of therapy in which pets are used in conjunction with physical and occupational therapy sessions, paired with a client and a professional healthcare or human services professional
who has a goal sheet for each visit.
«
AAT is an accessible and affordable adjunctive treatment option that holds promise for populations from all ages and walks of life, including children
who often have a natural affinity for animals,» said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of the American Humane Association, in a statement.
Three years ago, the AHA began the Canines and Childhood Cancer (CCC) Study to rigorously measure the well - being effects of
AAT for children with cancer, their parents / guardians, and the therapy dogs
who visit them.
Because of this, AAA and
AAT are not only useful but are also perhaps vital for those
who have suffered abuse.
For humans with disabilities, especially those
who are children, AAA and
AAT is utilized in many ways to deliver the best aid possible.
The number of
AAT members
who work on a freelance basis is increasing.