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Animal-Assisted Therapy vs Animal-Assisted Activities?

TD Mimsy. Sometimes you just need someone to hug. Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT):

Goal-directed
Work with Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapists
Therapy Animal is used to elicit specific response
May be documented to meet patient goals

Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA)

Promote socialization
Help to improve mood
Work with Recreational Therapists

AAT and AAA are valuable tools which can be used to promote well-being socially, emotionally, and physically.

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C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs, Inc. is a nonprofit organization which places skilled service dogs with people who have disabilities. We also provide disability awareness education and therapy dog teams to the St. Louis, Missouri area.
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