Dog-assisted therapy for children with intellectual disability

This article examines the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the psychomotor development of children diagnosed with mild intellectual disabilities.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to examine the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the psychomotor development of children diagnosed with mild intellectual disabilities.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The definition of dog-assisted therapy.

2. The benefits of dog-assisted therapy as a complementary treatment method.  
3. If dog-assisted therapy improves psychomotor development of children diagnosed with mild intellectual disabilities.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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