239: The One About Animal-Assisted Interventions
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Introduction
In this episode, I am joined by Sharlet Jensen, author of 'Paws for Progress' and owner of Speech Dogs, as she discuss the wide scope of animal-assisted interventions.
Incorporating Therapy Dogs into Practice
Sharlet shares her journey of integrating therapy dogs into her speech therapy practice, including the benefits, such as rapport building, and sensory regulation, and challenges like liability insurance. She also offers practical insights on selecting and working with therapy dogs, making a case for the potentials in the speech therapy field.
