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Introduction to Animal-Assisted Intervention in Speech-Language Pathology

Course: #5067Level: Introductory 1 Hour 47 Reviews

This course provides an overview of Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy, in which dogs are featured as a novel approach to engage and facilitate communication with children. The presentation will review research, methodology, client assessment criteria, documentation formats, and liability. Content will also include clarification of terms, clinical applications, and guidance on practical program implementation in speech-language treatment.

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to define animal-assisted therapy.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to identify two research studies supporting the efficacy of including animals in treatment.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to list three assessment criteria for client participation in AAT.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe the qualities of a therapy dog
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to list three therapeutic activities using a therapy dog.

Agenda

0-10 Minutes Introduction, Definitions and clarification of concepts
10-25 Minutes Review of research
25-45 Minutes Assessments: clients, handler teams and environments
45-55 Minutes Treatment techniques and activities
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q&A

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Introductory Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs


Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

Clinically certified members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.


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