T2 Animal Assisted Therapy

Question 1

what is animal assisted therapy?

Answer 1

a planned, structured, goal-directed, and documented intervention performed by a health professional working within the scope of their field in which an animals plays an integral part

Question 2

what should you consider before starting animal assisted therapy?

Answer 2

1. why are you wanting to incorporate a therapy animal into your practice?
2. what additional skills are required to incorporate AAT into OT?
3. what changes will you need to make to your current practice in order to include an animal?

Question 3

see notes for interventions with animals.

Answer 3

see notes for interventions with animals.