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Many kinds of animals are used in therapy, including Dog s, Cat s, Bird s, Dolphin s, Rabbit s, Lizard s, and other small animals. AAT with Horse s is known specifically as equine-assisted therapy or Therapeutic Horseback Riding . BENEFITS People who have Pet s benefit in various ways, for example, the comfort of physical contact with animals, reducing Loneliness , and increased opportunities for meeting others, via the pets. In addition, caring for pets encourages nurturance, responsibility, and adherence to a daily schedule. Physical
Mental A 2007 Meta-analysis found that animal-assisted therapy is associated with moderate effect sizes in improving outcomes in Autism Spectrum symptoms, medical difficulties, behavioral problems, and emotional well-being.1
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