ANIMAL ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY: FACTS AND MYTHS (English Edition)

The book presents proper patterns of providing dog assisted therapy and educational classes. Standards presented in “Animal Assisted Activities and Animal Assisted Therapy: Facts and Myths” were created based on the authors’ vast experience and recent scientific studies. The book shows each and every aspect of AAA/AAT: choosing the right dog and its training, courses for the therapists/teachers, the methods of providing the therapy and classes with dog’s assistance. The book is written in an approachable manner. It discusses theoretical assumptions in an interesting way and supports them with practical examples from actual AAA/AAT work. This publication is suitable for everyone interested: therapists, teachers, students, parents of disabled children. Its innovative character lies in breaking widespread opinions about dog assisted therapy and classes. The authors work as AAA/T therapists and teachers themselves and share their knowledge in Poland and abroad. They care about the dogs' wellbeing as much as they care about the patients'. The book is worth recommending, since it may serve as a source of inspiration for those who aready work or would like to start working within this field. This book will be also useful to the parents of disabled children, as it explains what AAA/T really is and what can be expected of it.