Pavlides Merope - Animal - Assisted Interventions For Individuals With Autism - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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 behaviours 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 can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry feathered and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal - assisted interventions as well as noting the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress. With recommendations for resources and further reading this book will be of great interest to people with autism their parents and the professionals who work with them.
Title: Animal - Assisted Interventions For Individuals With Autism
Author(s): Pavlides Merope
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Barcode: 9781843108672
Pages: 208 Pages
Publication Date: 3/1/2008
Category: Coping With Disability