Social behaviors increase in children with autism in the presence of animals compared to toys

05 Mar 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Marguerite E. O'Haire, Samantha J. McKenzie, Alan M. Beck, Virginia Slaughter

Background Previous research has demonstrated the capacity of animal presence to stimulate social interaction among humans. The purpose of this study was to examine the interactions of children …

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Dogs as an intervention for behavioral symptoms of older adults with dementia: a systematic review

19 Feb 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Katie E. McLellan, Kirsten Wilbur (adviser)

The purpose of this systematic review was to determine if dogs are an effective occupational therapy intervention for reducing agitation and increasing social participation among older adults with …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1810

Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI)

06 Feb 2013 | Programs

People and animals have lived close to one another for centuries. The human animal bond is the strong connection that they feel toward one another. The MU College of Veterinary Medicine is proud of …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1746

Assistance Animals

23 Jan 2013 | Websites

This page contains information on service and assistance animals used by people with disabilities. On March 15, 2011 the definition of a "service animal" under the Americans with Disabilities Act …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1617

Assistance Animals / Animal Welfare Information Center

23 Jan 2013 | Websites | Contributor(s): Kristina Adams, Stacy Rice

This information resource was created in response to many of the questions the Animal Welfare Information Center receives about the laws relating to assistance animals. This document serves as a …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1615

Institute for Applied Ethology and Animal Psychology (IET)

23 Jan 2013 | Websites

The Institute for applied Ethology and Animal Psychology, I.E.T. in the German language, is a private, scientific institute that was founded in 1991 by the internationally known behavioural …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1613

Pet Partners (Delta Society)

22 Jan 2013 | Websites

Pet Partners, formerly Delta Society, is an international 501(c)(3)non-profit organization that helps people live healthier and happier lives by incorporating therapy, service and companion animals …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1559

The effect of a therapy dog on the effectiveness of a child life intervention with adolescents experiencing grief and loss

15 Jan 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Jenna Teso, Craig LeCroy (adviser)

The experience of grief and loss is a process that can be extremely distressing to anyone, regardless of age. This may be especially true for youth. This study was designed and conducted to determine …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1499

Canine Companions for Independence

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1455

Therapy Animals of Utah

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

Therapy Animals of Utah (TAU), Utah’s only Pet Partners® (formerly Delta Society) affiliate is dedicated to bringing love, comfort, hope and healing to those in need through the human-animal bond.

http://habricentral.org/resources/1453

The Eden Alternative

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

The Eden Alternative is a small not-for-profit organization making a big difference in the world. Based on the core belief that aging should be a continued stage of development and growth, rather …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1449

Hearing Dog Program (San Francisco SPCA)

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

The San Francisco SPCA Hearing Dog Program supports over 100 active hearing dog graduate teams throughout the Bay Area, Southern California, Nevada, and Hawaii. The Society provides veterinary …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1443

The People-Pet Partnership Program

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

The Pet-People Partnership (PPP), a public service program in the Center for the Study of Animal Well-Being (CSAW) in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was created to more fully understand the …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1427

American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

Our Mission is to advance the role of the veterinary medical community in nurturing positive human-animal interactions in society.

http://habricentral.org/resources/1423

International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations (IAHAIO)

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

IAHAIO, the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations, was founded in 1990 to gather together national associations and related organizations interested in advancing the …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1417

Harmony Institute

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

While science has already established that our relationships with animals and nature are good for us, there is much more we need to know. Before the Harmony Institute, the ability to conduct …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1415

National Service Animal Resource Center (Delta Society)

14 Jan 2013 | Websites

Pet Partners, formerly Delta Society, is an international 501(c)(3)non-profit organization that helps people live healthier and happier lives by incorporating therapy, service and companion animals …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1409