Found another good article with some interesting stories inside about the benefits of AAT with children with disabilities:
http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.proxy.libraries.uc.edu/hww/results/external_link_maincontentframe.jhtml?_DARGS=/hww/results/results_common.jhtml.42
The article stated that the three most common pets were cats, dogs, and aquarium fish...I really wish I could have found more on therapy involving fish :( Anyway, there was a cute story about three rats visiting a special education classroom and the positive interactions that the children with autism had with the animals. They were very engaged and gentle when working with the rats and anticipated the weekly visits. The article also discussed some of the concerns that parents may have when it comes to animal-assisted therapy (asthma, allergies, or other potential diseases). However, if precautions are taken-these things can be avoided :) Anyway, I am glad I am finding some stories and information about the use of animals within a classroom setting-that just proves to me that it isn't such a far fetched idea...Leaving you with an adorable picture:
http://www.kushtush.com/pets.jpg
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