Articles

After a review of the literature, the articles listen below demonstrate the current literature of AAT with dogs in a pediatric setting. Some articles included were not written by occupational therapy practitioners, however they were included as they provide important information and interventions are occupation focused. 

Animal Assisted Interventions for Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Theoretical Review and Consideration of Future Research Directions 

Busch et al. (2016). Animal-assisted interventions for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A theoretical review and consideration of future research directions. Psychological Reports, 118(1), 292–331. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033294115626633

Animal Assisted Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Andreasen et al. (2017). Animal-assisted therapy and occupational therapy. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 10(1), 1-17. https://doi-org.proxy.library.nyu.edu/10.1080/19411243.2017.1287519

Animal Assisted Therapy for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 

Vincent et al. (2014). Animal-assisted therapy for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 45(3), 3–9. doi:10.1002/syn.21827. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1891/0047-2220.45.3.3

Canine Assisted Therapy for Children with ADHD: Preliminary Findings from the Positive Assertive Cooperative Kids Study 

Schuck et al. (2015). Canine-assisted therapy for children with ADHD: Preliminary findings from the positive assertive cooperative kids study. Journal  of  Attention  Disorders,  19(2), 125–137.  https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054713502080

Preliminary Test of the Potential of Contact with Dogs to Elicit Spontaneous Imitation in Children and Adults With Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder

Silva et al. (2020). Preliminary test of the potential of contact with dogs to elicit spontaneous imitation in children and adults with severe autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.031849

Robotic Animal Assisted Therapy As a Complementary Therapy in Clinical Practice: Exploring Animal Assisted Intervention Professional Perspectives

Burr et al. (2023). Robotic animal-assisted therapy as a complementary therapy in clinical practice: Exploring animal assisted intervention professional perspectives. Complementary therapies in Clinical Practice, 52, 101767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101767