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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Animals-assisted therapy: A brief review
Pennacchio S.Tripi G.Salerno M.Russo D.Lavano S. M.Cerroni F.Marotta R.Romano P.Gallai B.Giugliano P.Murabito P.Sorrentino M.Magliulo R. M.D'oro L.Di Folco A.Testa D.Marsala G.Geraci D.Chisari M. G.Picciocchi E.Lavano F.Parisi L.Ruberto M.subject
DogsNeurodevelopmental disordersDogAnimals-assisted therapyAnimals-assisted therapy; Dogs; Neurodevelopmental disordersdescription
In rehabilitative setting, the presence of animals can be considered as an important stimulus for verbal and social communication, and for mood regulation. Interaction with an animal is beneficial for children's development and numerous psychological tests have revealed that growing up with pets has a beneficial effect on children's self-esteem and self-confidence, can improve empathy, a sense of responsibility and cognitive development, as well as social status within the peer group.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-01 |