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Benefits of AAT
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Psychological benefits |
- 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
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Physical benefits |
- 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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