Animal-Assisted Therapy (Health and Medical Issues Today) - Hardcover

"Well-sourced and researched, this title is an excellent reference for anyone new to or curious about the topic." - Library Journal "Overall it offers a good overview of the background issues associated with and populations involved with AAT. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Recommended." - Choice "This entry in the Health and Medical Issues Today series covers a topic of growing interest: the use of animals as part of the treatment for individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological illnesses. . . . Recommended for undergraduate libraries and any library where there is an interest in the topic." - Booklist

This comprehensive overview of the many types of animal-assisted therapy provides the perfect reference for students, general readers, pet owners, animal care specialists, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and mental health professionals. * A list of government regulations about the rights of service dogs in public accommodations * A glossary of major terms, such as animal-assisted therapy, animal-assisted activities, equine therapy, and many others * The most comprehensive annotated bibliography yet developed on the subject, including books, journal articles, videos, and websites