Animal-Assisted Therapy and
DOGS

Selected Articles

Corson, S. A., Corson, E.O., Gwynne, P.H.  and Arnold, L. E.  Pet dogs as nonverbal communication links in hospital psychiatry.  Comprehensive Psychiatry.  1977.  18(1): 61-72. 

Greenberg, Kristin R. A cause for paws: Animal-Assisted Therapy extends beyond the “meet and greet” and into the therapist’s office. Healing Magazine. 1999. 4(1).

Levinson, B.M.  Human/companion animal therapy.  Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy.  1984.  14: 131-144.

Limond, J.A. Behavior of children with learning disabilities interacting with a therapy dog.
Anthrozoos. 1998. 10(2/3):84-89.

Mallon, G. P.  Utilization of animals as therapeutic adjuncts with children and youth:  a review of the literature.  Child and Youth Care Forum.  1992.  21(1): 53-67.

Martin F, Farnum J. Animal-assisted therapy for children with pervasive developmental disorders. West J Nurse Res. 2002. 24(6):657-70.

Redefer, L. A. and Goodman, J.A.  Brief Report:  pet-facilitated therapy with autistic children.  Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 19(3): 461-467.

Weigel, Richard G; Straumfjord, A A. The dog as a therapeutic adjunct in group therapy.
Voices: the Art & Science of Psychotherapy. 1970. 6(2):108-110

 

Additional Information

Exceptional Children  Benefits of Dog Therapy. Cooper, Jessica.

Four-legged ‘Cornell Companions’ offer therapy for children with disabilities  Segelken, Roger

Program uses dogs to help autistic kids. Rubinowitz, Susan.

 

Available Programs

Nationwide Therapy Dog Group Listings
Therapy Dogs, Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Services Links

Animal-Assisted Therapy for Children with Special Needs

School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California

Companion Animal Behavior Program
UC Center for Animal Alternatives

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