March 10, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Find out about the positive impact of animals on our emotional well being and mental health in this article. Includes special considerations for those considering adopting a pet.
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Therapy with animals can be an alternative approach to traditional face-to-face treatment with the special needs population. While animal-assisted therapy is a newer form of treatment, early research has suggested its effectiveness, especially with children with pervasive developmental disorders.
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