{"product_id":"animal-assisted-interventions-for-individuals-with-autism-paperback","title":"Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eMerope Pavlides\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviours, and improve quality of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith recommendations for resources and further reading, this book will be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerope Pavlides is a certified pet dog trainer specializing in work with special needs families, and has taught therapeutic horseback riding. One of her own sons has autism, the other has dyslexia and a central auditory processing disorder. Merope has an MS in special education from Johns Hopkins University with a graduate certificate in teaching children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders. She lives in Maryland, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.33 x 6.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752042070304,"sku":"9781843108672","price":39.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c018621fe932c8599f78e976fbd2d118.webp?v=1779986492","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/animal-assisted-interventions-for-individuals-with-autism-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}