Animal-Assisted Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a more focused, goal-directed treatment program in which an animal is an integral part of the treatment process. AAT is delivered or directed by a trained and licensed health/human service provider in a variety of settings to both groups and individuals, and is rigorously documented and evaluated. AAT specialists may be speech pathologists, psychologists, social workers, physicians, licensed counselors, or other health- related professionals.