The Center for Comprehensive Care of those with Disabilities (CAID) is offering pet therapy for children with special needs. The CAID is assisted by the Dominican Association of Pet Therapy and Service Animals (ADATS) in the therapies for children with autism and cerebral palsy. The therapy helps with muscle tone and balance, mobility, pain reduction and other physical issues.
The program is coordinated by psychologist Mariel Duran. This is the first time that pet therapy is offered on a large scale, explained ADATS president Karen Gonzalez in a press release from the Presidency.
Six dogs are part of the pet therapy program at CAID. The dogs are three Golden Retrievers – Lucas, Owen and Simba – two Labradors – Sol and Ela – and a Boston Terrier, Lego.
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Presidencia
17 April 2019