Effects of AAT with a Dog on a Child with Autism
Written by Jennifer Barol

Student written account of AAT sessions with an autistic child. (Click link above for full article)
Videos 1-5 that accompany this article can be found here.


Program Uses Dogs to Help Autistic Kids
Written by Susan Rubinowitz

"Dr. Francois Martin sought parents who wanted to place their autistic children in a program of therapy sessions with a counselor and a dog. Martin is a doctor of ethology (someone who specializes in studying behavior) who also studied human psychology. He wanted to see if a close rapport with an animal and a therapist would help the children learn to express their feelings and interact spontaneously with another being – socialization traits that are lacking in children stricken by the devastating neurological disorder." (Click link above for full article)


Dr. Dog: A program for Children with Autism
Institute for Remedial Intervention Services

"DR. DOG VISION : “Our emphasis on the “individual” sees our Dr. Dog ambassadors promoting animal welfare through people welfare and pioneering the right of all animals to be treated with respect and compassion…. Through innovative ‘hands on’ programmes, our vision progresses the ideal that empathy for one animal can evolve into empathy for an entire species.” (Click link above for full article)


"Intrusion" and Interaction Therapy for Riders with Autism
Written by Hana May Brown, NARHA Magazine

"When I began working as a therapist/instructor at the Ride On Therapeutic Riding Center in Houston, TX, most of my students had either physical or learning disabilities. In 1989, I also began to work as a developmental motor teacher and "floated" at the Westview School, a private school for children with special needs, ages 2-6 years old. Although Ride On, at the time, had predominantly older children and adults, I decided to include the Westview students in the program." (Click link above for full article)



Equine Therapy for Kids with Autism and Aspergers
Equine Therapy Animal Assisted Therapy


"Equine assisted therapy seems to have the best results. The rhythmic motion of riding a horse causes the kids to focus on the movement - which is slow, deliberate, and relaxing. The child indirectly learns how to focus better, which is aided by the calming effect of riding." (Click link above for full article)