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Animal‐assisted services for adults with acquired neurogenic communication disorders: A scoping review

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
AbstractBackgroundThere is increasing interest in the incorporation of animal‐assisted services (AAS) in therapy for adults with acquired neurogenic communication disorders. AAS have the potential to enhance speech and language therapy engagement and outcomes.
Marie‐Pier McSween, Tasman Day, Jessica Hill, Sarah J. Wallace   +3 more
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Well-Being Indicators in Autistic Children and Therapy Dogs During a Group Intervention: A Pilot Study

Animals
Animal-assisted services (AAS) have been shown in multiple studies to improve a range of human psychological and physical health benefits. The aim of this pilot study is to investigate simultaneously two psycho-physiological indicators of the valence of ...
Viviana Orsola Giuliano, Luigi Sacchettino, Alina Simona Rusu, Davide Ciccarelli, Valentina Gazzano, Martina de Cesare, Michele Visone, Vincenzo Mizzoni, Francesco Napolitano, Danila d’Angelo   +9 more
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Purpose through partnership: Understanding what drives volunteer engagement in animal-assisted services with dogs

Human-Animal Interactions
Background: Animal-assisted services (AAS), including therapy, education, and support programs, have become increasingly valued as a resource for improved human physical and emotional health. Despite this growth, little empirical attention has been given
Lori R. Kogan, Jennifer Currin-McCulloch, Emma Brown, Wendy Packman, Cori Bussolari   +4 more
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Self-Regulation Mediates Therapeutic Horseback Riding Social Functioning Outcomes in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
Emerging evidence suggests therapeutic horseback riding improves self-regulation behaviors, social functioning, and language in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
B. Caitlin Peters, Zhaoxing Pan, Hannah Christensen, Robin L. Gabriels, Robin L. Gabriels   +4 more
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An Exploratory Study into the Backgrounds and Perspectives of Equine-Assisted Service Practitioners

Animals
Equine-Assisted Services (EASs) are commonplace in today’s society, but vary widely in both theoretical and practical applications. Until now, practitioners’ experiences and perspectives in relation to these services have received little attention.
Rita Seery, Deborah Wells
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Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding: Practicing Social Workers and Undergraduate Social Work Students [PDF]

, 2010
This study attempted to explore, through the use of surveys, what practicing social workers and undergraduate student social workers know about hippotherapy and therapuetic riding.
Smith, Devin
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The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change [PDF]

, 2015
The current distribution of forest genetic resources on Earth is the result of a combination of natural processes and human actions. Over time, tree populations have become adapted to their habitats including the local ecological disturbances they face ...
Alfaro, R.I., Baldinelli, G., Dawson, Ian K., El-Kassaby, Y.A., Fady, B., Fleming, R.A., Lindig-Cisneros, R.A., Loo, J., Murdock, T., Navarro, C.M., Saenz-Romero, C., Skroppa, T., Vendramin, G.G., Vinceti, B.   +13 more
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Case report: A community case study of the human-animal bond in animal-assisted therapy: the experiences of psychiatric prisoners with therapy dogs

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023
Prisoners frequently experience chronic loneliness and lack social support, which can exacerbate their struggles with incarceration. According to attachment theory, individuals who are insecurely attached may be more likely to develop unstable ...
Sonia Smith, Colleen Anne Dell, Tim Claypool, Darlene Chalmers, Aliya Khalid   +4 more
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Association of Calpastatin (CAST) Gene with Growth Traits and Carcass Characteristics in Bali Cattle [PDF]

, 2015
Calpastatin (CAST) gene is well known as an inhibitor of muscle protein degradation and relates to muscle growth and meat tenderness. The objective of this study was to determine the association of CAST gene with growth traits and carcass characteristics
Gunawan, A. (A), Jakaria, J. (Jakaria), Priyanto, R. (R), Putri, R. (R)   +3 more
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Smart Computing and Sensing Technologies for Animal Welfare: A Systematic Review [PDF]

, 2016
Animals play a profoundly important and intricate role in our lives today. Dogs have been human companions for thousands of years, but they now work closely with us to assist the disabled, and in combat and search and rescue situations.
Amla, Nina, Jukan, Admela, Masip-Bruin, Xavi   +2 more
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