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Experiences and reflections on the Intervention Assisted with Animals
There are meetings changing the way you look at fragility. The Interventions Assisted with the Animals (IAA) are activity therapies and educations lanimal becomes active part a the path of growth, rehabilitation or simple presence next to the person.
These locations based on the report between person and animal and are designed to to promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and relational. Each intervention it is made from aspecialized team composed of professionals of the health and social care sectors, educators and assistants of the animals.
Main types of IAA
The IAA are divided into three the main types, each with specific objectives:
Therapy Assisted with the Animals (TAA)
The TAA are therapeutic pathways complementary medical treatment or rehabilitation.
Areas of use:
- Neuropsychiatry: to improve language, attention and coordination
- Rehabilitation: to improve movement and motivation
- Psychological support: foster self-esteem and confidence
Educations Assisted with the Animals (EAA)
The EAA have educational purposes and training.
Place in schools, community education or centres and aim to develop:
- Autonomy and responsibility
- Managing emotions
- Care of one another and collaboration
Assets Assisted with the Animals (AAA)
The AAA have the purpose of recreational and social.
Produced in hospitals, nursing homes or day care centers and help you:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve mood
- Encourage socialization and inclusion
The animal as a mediator of the relationship
L’animal welcomes you without judging, and facilitates communication, becoming a channel an authentic relationshipespecially for those who face frailty, disability or isolation.
Through the contact with the animals, the people learn to trust, overcome fears and develop emotional skills and social skills.
My direct experience
“During a introductory course on the IAA I had the opportunity to get in touch with two dogs: a golden retriever and a spitz.
I participated for address my fears and, day after day, I discovered what I wanted to stay with them, to caress them and play.
This experience he taught me that the fears can be addressed, just awareness and willingness.”
Call to action:
Have you experienced or witnessed an experience of IAA?
Your experience can help others to discover the beauty of these meetings and promote an inclusive culture.
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Useful links national
Guidelines IAA – State-Regions Agreement of 2015
DigitalPet – Log structures IAA
Useful links Sicily
APS With the Animal – Ragusa
Equitando CRE ANIRE Health and Sports ETS – Messina
Giornata conclusiva Corso propedeutico Interventi Assistiti con gli Animali (IAA), con Adriana Di Rosa e Carla Marino.
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