Multi-site Animal Assisted Intervention for Children With DD and Their Family Dog

Description

The study purpose is to evaluate a novel multidisciplinary approach to fostering a therapeutic partnership between the participants with developmental disabilities and the participants family dog. This will culminate in an Animal Assisted Intervention aimed at increasing activity levels, enhancing social support, and increasing feeling of responsibility and wellbeing within this population.

Conditions

Physical Activity, Social Wellbeing

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The study purpose is to evaluate a novel multidisciplinary approach to fostering a therapeutic partnership between the participants with developmental disabilities and the participants family dog. This will culminate in an Animal Assisted Intervention aimed at increasing activity levels, enhancing social support, and increasing feeling of responsibility and wellbeing within this population.

The Evaluation of a Multi-site Imitation Based Animal Assisted Intervention for Children With Developmental Disabilities and Their Family Dog

Multi-site Animal Assisted Intervention for Children With DD and Their Family Dog

Condition
Physical Activity
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Corvallis

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97331

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age 10-17 years
  • * Developmental disability (per parental report)
  • * Possesses family dog
  • * Participant can follow basis instructions.
  • * Cannot follow basic instructions.
  • * Non english-speakers.

Ages Eligible for Study

10 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Oregon State University,

Megan MacDonald, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Oregon State University

Study Record Dates

2027-02-01