UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

School of Veterinary Medicine


Animal-Assisted Therapy and

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Selected Journal Articles

Katcher AH, Wilkins GG. The use of animal assisted therapy and education with attention-deficit hyperactive and conduct disorders. Interactions 1994, 12(4):1-5.

Katcher, Aaron&Wilkins, GG. Helping children with AD Hyperactive and conduct disorders through Animal Assistant Therapy and Education. Interactions. 1999, 12(4):5

Katcher, Aaron&Wilkins, GG. Animal-assisted therapy in the treatment of disruptive behavior disorders in children. The environment and mental health: A guide for clinicians. 1998. pp. 193-204

Ormerod, Liz. The Role of Pets in Child Development. The SCAS JOURNAL. 2002 Online Link

 

Keywords: Animal Therapy, Pet Therapy, ADHD, children

Additional Articles

Dolphin Encounters and Childhood Attention Disorders

Exceptional children Pet therapy-an overview. Schaffner, Stephen

The Healing Power of Animals. Spirituality & Health Magazine. Curtis, Patricia. 2002

 

Animal-Assisted Therapy for Children with Special Needs
Human-Animal Interactions Resources

 


Animal-Assisted Therapy for Children with Special Needs

School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California Davis

Companion Animal Behavior Program
UC Center for Animal Alternatives

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