Learn About AAT - Positive changes due of AAT

Positive changes with Animal-Assisted Therapy

• Increase in attention span and concentration

• Increase in self-esteem and self-confidence

• Increase in motivation to participate in tasks and group activities

• Better interactions with people (social skills)

• Increase in vocalizations

• Reduction in verbal and physical aggression

• Increase in responsibility (caring, grooming and feeding)

• Provides appropriate outlets for safe touch and interaction

• Helps alleviate loneliness and depression

• Improvement in fine and gross motor skills

• Improvement in standing balance and wheelchair skills

• Reduces hyperactivity

• Lowers blood pressure and heart rate