Animal-Assisted Therapy in Occupational Therapy White Paper

Enhancing Care in OT with Animal-Assisted Therapy

An occupational therapist and a child work with a Labrador and the child guides the dog as part of a pet therapy session

See how to bring animal-assisted therapy to occupational therapy settings, and the benefits and challenges of combining these two practices.

  • Increased engagement in therapy by improving motivation and supporting emotional regulation
  • Needs for standardization, proper training and health standards to ensure effective implementation and animal and client well-being
  • Expanding research and advocacy efforts to establish clear guidelines and increase accessibility
An occupational therapist and a child work with a Labrador and the child guides the dog as part of a pet therapy session

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