Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with reported
prevalence in the United States of 1 in 59 children (approximately 1.7%). Core deficits are …

Over time the human–animal bond has been changed. For instance, the role of pets has
changed from work animals (protecting houses, catching mice) to animals with a social …

Introduction As interest in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) grows, there is increasing
need to differentiate informal activities from formal and professionally directed therapies …

The inclusion of animals in educational practice is becoming increasingly popular, but it is
unclear how solid the evidence for this type of intervention is. The aim of this systematic …

Attachment to pets has an important role in children's social, emotional, and cognitive
development, mental health, well-being, and quality of life. This study examined …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a brief pet therapy visit and a
comparison intervention on anxiety in hospitalized children. This quasi-experimental study …

Simple Summary Equine assisted interventions (EAIs) represent an emerging field of animal
assisted interventions (AAIs), employing horses in a wide variety of activities with humans …

Equine-assisted services (EASs) are being increasingly used as complementary
interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, there is limited …

University students with elevated stress levels are at risk for experiencing compromised
mental health and for underperforming academically. In an effort to support student …

Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are increasingly used as a complementary therapy in
clinical practice. Initial research evidence suggests that animals can be an excellent …