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Animaloterapia w pracy z dzieckiem z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną
Animal Therapy in Work with a Child with Intellectual Disability

Author(s): Anna Gromada, Beata Jachimczak
Subject(s): Pedagogy
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: intellectual disability; rehabilitation; animal therapy; dog therapy

Summary/Abstract: The article presents types of animal therapy used in work with a child with intellectual disabilities and then focuses on dog-assisted therapy as a form of developmental support. It discusses forms of its practice, its aims and benefits for children. The article also reviews research concerning animal therapy in rehabilitation of children with intellectual disabilities.

  • Issue Year: 11/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 87-96
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish