zAnimal Therapies and Autism Ranking:

Current Research Studies

Please see the following pages for information on research about specific forms of animal based interventions

• Assistance Dogs
• Dolphin therapy
• Hippotherapy

• The study by Martin and Farnu (2002), stated that

‘Results show that children exhibited a more playful mood, were more focused, and were more aware of their social environments when in the presence of a therapy dog.’

• The study by Redeferer and Goodman (1989), stated that

‘ Results showed that this form of therapy appeared to have a strong impact in increasing pro-social behaviour, however, it is impossible to explain how effects occurred.’

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