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Animal-Assisted Interventions for Neurodivergent Individuals: Advancing Research, Practice, and Well-Being.
Niko Kargas1, Ana Maria Barcelos2, Stamatina Tsiora3
1Department of Cognitive Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 27, 2026
Summary
Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are increasingly researched in clinical and educational settings. This study examines their position and impact within these fields.
Area of Science:
- * Clinical Psychology
- * Educational Psychology
- * Human-Animal Interaction
Background:
- * Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are a growing area of research across clinical, educational, and psychosocial fields.
- * The empirical basis and position of AAIs remain subjects of ongoing scientific debate and investigation.
- * Understanding the efficacy and application of AAIs is crucial for evidence-based practice.
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