Animal-assisted interventions for individuals with autism

… [E]ssential reading for families, teachers, and anyone who is interested in using service animals to help individuals on the autism spectrum". - from the foreword by Temple Grandin. This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pavlides, Merope, 1957- (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley 2008.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798502706719
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Summary:… [E]ssential reading for families, teachers, and anyone who is interested in using service animals to help individuals on the autism spectrum". - from the foreword by Temple Grandin. This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors, and improve quality of life. Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (212 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781281782175
9786611782177
9781846427954