Animal-assisted Therapy
The objectives of animal-assisted therapies are to improve and maintain the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functions of a person through a therapy animal, such as dogs. This resource can be used by any child or adult regardless of their pathology. It is also usually a great source of motivation for all users.
The power of motivation
At FIVAN we work with Samba. The activities are always directed by the main therapist and assisted by the animal itself and a technician. This guarantees the proper development of tasks and activities as well as the well-being of the animal. Like any other therapy, it is focused on objectives previously established by the therapist, and therefore, all actions and tasks will be directed towards achieving them.
This type of therapy also offers advantages that are important to highlight:
- Physical benefits.
- Relief from stress and anxiety.
- Overcoming fears.
- Improvements and sensory regulation and tone.
- Increased sense of responsibility.
- Improvement in verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Management of waiting times, rest, impulsivity, and inhibitory control.
- Increases social interaction in different environments.