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Big bullet   Learn About AAT - Positive changes due of AAT

Positive changes with Animal-Assisted Therapy
 
Positive associations with animals can have many therapeutic benefits.
 
orange-paw bullet   Psychological Changes:

Therapy dog Casper helps motivate children in a classroom and alleviates loneliness and depression

  • 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
 
orange-paw bullet   Physical Changes:

Therapy dog Casper helps improve wheelchair skills in an AAT session

  • Improvement in fine and gross motor skills

  • Improvement in standing balance and wheelchair skills

  • Reduces hyperactivity

  • Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
 
 

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