mental institutions social behaviors antisocial and violent behavior the late 18th century mental institutions dogs animal-assisted therapy
Dogs were taken where to help people with mental disorders socialize? Therapy dogs can help increase what in people suffering with Alzheimer's? What was decreased in children with ADHD when they were exposed to therapy dogs? When did people start using dogs as therapy? Where were dogs introduced then to help people socialize people? Children who have ADHD or conduct disorders respond better when what is a part of their treatment plan? People with Alzheimer's smile and laugh more with what kind of therapy?
The practice of using dogs and other animals as a part of therapy dates back to the late 18th century, when animals were introduced into mental institutions to help socialize patients with mental disorders. Animal-assisted intervention research has shown that animal-assisted therapy with a dog can increase social behaviors, such as smiling and laughing, among people with Alzheimer's disease. One study demonstrated that children with ADHD and conduct disorders who participated in an education program with dogs and other animals showed increased attendance, increased knowledge and skill objectives, and decreased antisocial and violent behavior compared to those who were not in an animal-assisted program.
question: Dogs were taken where to help people with mental disorders socialize?, answer: mental institutions | question: Therapy dogs can help increase what in people suffering with Alzheimer's?, answer: social behaviors | question: What was decreased in children with ADHD when they were exposed to therapy dogs?, answer: antisocial and violent behavior | question: When did people start using dogs as therapy?, answer: the late 18th century | question: Where were dogs introduced then to help people socialize people?, answer: mental institutions | question: Children who have ADHD or conduct disorders respond better when what is a part of their treatment plan?, answer: dogs | question: People with Alzheimer's smile and laugh more with what kind of therapy?, answer: animal-assisted therapy