Special Needs Therapy and Service Animals
Therapy and service/assistance animals, such as dogs and horses, provide
remarkable, long-lasting benefits for children with special needs or disabilities
in so many ways.
Helping Paws for a Youngster
with Cerebral Palsy
The touching true story of an assistance dog who becomes a special friend
for a young girl with cerebral palsy. Deborah J. Hall
Special Education Helper
with Four Paws and Curls
A remarkable therapy dog encourages communication and self-esteem in a
special education classroom. Donna Vaquer
Considering a Therapy or Service
Dog for Your Special Needs Child? Pros and Cons
These dogs can be a joy and a wonderful asset for children with disabilities,
but the reality may be more complicated than you expect. Deborah J.
Hall
Horse Therapy for Children
with Special Needs
Therapeutic riding programs bring disabled children and adults together
with horses in a world where disabilities can fade away, if only for a
short time. Linda Hubley
Resources for Assistance
Animals for Children with Disabilities
An annotated list of organizations and other resources for assistance
animals (including therapy and service dogs and therapy horses) for children
with disabilities.
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