Animal Assisted Therapy
AAT is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal that meets specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. AAT is directed and/or delivered by a health/human service professional with specialized expertise, and within the scope of practice of his/her profession.
AAT is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, and/or cognitive functioning [cognitive functioning refers to thinking and intellectual skills]. AAT is provided in a variety of settings and may be group or individual in nature. This process is documented and evaluated. (From Standards of Practice for Animal-Assisted Activities and Therapy)
ElderPet offers the Delta Society's Animal Assisted Therapy Applications I class once a year for health and educational professionals wishing to add this form of therapy to their professional practice.
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) I Course
Saturday, November 7, 2009
8:30-am - 1 pm
Thompson School, UNH
Durham, NH