Animal Assisted Activities for Children
There are many good resources available today that explain the connection between animals and humans. Most of the books listed below are probably available on Amazon. I have listed some of my favorites.
Resources:
Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy:
- Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling by Cynthia K. Chandler
- Blue Dog Book(s) by Melissa Y. Winkle - there are several books in this series- available through Dogwood Therapy Services, - www.dogwoodtherapy.com
- 101 Creative Ideas for Animal Assisted Therapy: Interventions for AAT Teams and Working Professionals by Stacy Grover
- Animal-Assisted Interventions for individuals with Autism by Merope Pavlides
- Animal Assisted Therapy Activities to Motivate and Inspire by Nancy Lind
- Delta Society - Pet Partners - is also a rich resource for information on animal assisted activities, therapy, and animal training programs.