Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism by Merope Pavlides (En

Description: Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism by Merope Pavlides, Temple Grandin This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills and improve quality of life. Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions. She emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and monitoring progress. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 behaviours, 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 can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress.With recommendations for resources and further reading, this book will be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them. Author Biography Merope Pavlides is a certified pet dog trainer specializing in work with special needs families, and has taught therapeutic horseback riding. One of her own sons has autism, the other has dyslexia and a central auditory processing disorder. Merope has an MS in special education from Johns Hopkins University with a graduate certificate in teaching children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders. She lives in Maryland, USA. Table of Contents Foreword by Temple Grandin. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Service Dogs. 3. Animal-assisted Therapy and Activities. 4. Companion Animals. 5. Therapeutic Riding. 6. Dolphin Therapy. 7. Conclusion. Appendix 1: Online Resources. References. Index. Review "...[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 Promotional The successes of using animals to work with, and help, people with Autism Long Description 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, utilising a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress.With recommendations for resources and further reading, this book will be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them. Review Text ...[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 Review Quote When I first received Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism for review, I half expected it to be a cheerleading book filled with anecdotes about the panacea of using animals with those affected by autism. Thus, it was a pleasant surprise to find a well-written book that is well researched and addresses my interests and concerns as a psychologist new to the area of animal-assisted interventions. Promotional "Headline" The successes of using animals to work with, and help, people with Autism Description for Reader 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 behaviours, 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 can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress.With recommendations for resources and further reading, this book will be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them. Description for Sales People This is the first book on animal-assisted interventions to focus on individuals with autism. Details ISBN1843108674 Author Temple Grandin Short Title ANIMAL ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS Pages 208 Language English ISBN-10 1843108674 ISBN-13 9781843108672 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence US Birth 1957 DOI 10.1604/9781843108672 UK Release Date 2008-04-15 NZ Release Date 2008-04-15 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication Date 2008-04-15 DEWEY 616.858820651 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2008-04-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130753830;

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