Animal-Assisted Therapy - Rilegato

Altschiller, Donald

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 031335720X ISBN 13: 9780313357206

Casa editrice: Greenwood Pub Group, 2011

Riassunto

This comprehensive overview of the many types of animal-assisted therapy provides the perfect reference for students, general readers, pet owners, animal care specialists, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and mental health professionals.

· A list of government regulations about the rights of service dogs in public accommodations

· A glossary of major terms, such as animal-assisted therapy, animal-assisted activities, equine therapy, and many others

· The most comprehensive annotated bibliography yet developed on the subject, including books, journal articles, videos, and websites

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Donald Altschiller is a librarian at Mugar Memorial Library at Boston University, Boston, MA. He has written several reference books, including ABC-CLIO's Hate Crimes: A Reference Handbook.

Product Description:

The use of animals for therapy is a burgeoning form of treatment for individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological illnesses. Written for students and general readers, Animal-Assisted Therapy offers a historical overview of the practice, detailing its growth and the many ways it is practiced today. Filled with illustrative examples, such as successful programs where children with reading problems read aloud to canine companions, the book illuminates the expansive nature and effectiveness of this therapy as it is practiced both generally and among special populations, including children, the elderly, autistic individuals, and the incarcerated. The book also provides specific information that will be of interest to pet owners who want to get involved in these programs and includes information on U.S. government requirements allowing guide dogs in public and private facilities.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Greenwood Pub Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 031335720X
• ISBN 13: 9780313357206
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 179