Department or Program
Environmental Studies
Abstract
This thesis explores some of these unique benefits, as well as the practicalities, of a therapy dog program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I also gather from the literature some of the best practices for implementing a therapy dog program in a public school, as well as current law regarding animals and public schools. In the third chapter, I address some opposition that people may have to animal-assisted therapy (AAT), and highlight the fact that teachers and therapists should work to find the best intervention to suit the individual needs of the child with ASD.
Level of Access
Restricted: Campus/Bates Community Only Access
First Advisor
Jane Costlow
Date of Graduation
5-2017
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Recommended Citation
Rubchinuk, Elyse, "The Social Benefits of Therapy Dogs in the Classroom for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" (2017). Standard Theses. 139.
https://scarab.bates.edu/envr_studies_theses/139
Number of Pages
65
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