Effects of Animal Assisted Therapy on Autism (Video 5 of 5)

In study after study, animal-assisted therapy has proven to be a valid tool in helping children with autism and other developmental disabilities build a new sense of self-confidence. Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to counteract isolation and facilitate socialization. In this 20-minute video, split up in 5 parts, one little boy builds a relationship with a therapy dog and learns about purpose and compassion. (Video 5 of 5.)

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Autism
• Animal
• Assisted
• Therapy
• Dogs

[turnupthegood55]

Thank you so much for sharing this video!!! convinced me to get a therapy dog to work with my clients

[bosquecat]

@turnupthegood55 How is it going with your therapy dog and your clients?

[tovell3]

I know this, im dyspraxic im 14 now, but because my dad used to treat my bad when i was younger, it made me even worse, i couldn't speak, use my hands very well but then when i was 9 i got a dog called Lucky, she broutgh me out of all that i leanrnt new things, i had her until i was 13, loved her so much she was like a sister, she is not here anymore though, she died, :'( I really miss her

[bosquecat]

Thank you for sharing your story. How wonderful to have Lucky as your friend and witness. May she rest in peace. Thank you for believing in the power of animals!

[tovell3]

@bosquecat thank you, i really wish she was still here though,i don't know what to do annymore, since she died, i went back to being on my own, i just found out i have slight autism, i would really love if i could talk to you about things bothering me with it

thank you

[bosquecat]

@tovell3 Thank you for reaching out. Email me at jenmegbar@gmail.com. I'm sorry I'm just responding. I forget to check my channel.

[scullshot]

man this dog must be so well trained for this. I mean look at that dog hes so careful with the boy its remarkable

[roanmorgan]

Thank you for posting this! The look on his little face, lighting up when he sees the therapy dog is really inspiring! I pray the research continues!!

[teenytinyapple]

I want to do this for a living, looks like a really fun and giving career

[abab123x]

That's awsome. I really think animals can help kids and adults with Autism or anything else. How old is zachary now? This was a great video.

[matthijs04032007]

We are in the process of getting our own therapy dog for our autistic son. Your video's have motivated me even more. Thank you so much!