AAT means working with animals as a therapeutic way to facilitate healing and rehabilitation of patients. Closeness to our friendly farm animals makes a difference to the people who meet them.

People who benefit from AAT include those with:

• Dementia
• Brain Injuries
• Autism
• Anxiety
• Phobias

• Physical range of motion, strength, endurance, balance and mobility, and sensation
• Increased inquisitiveness and recollection
• Rapport building
• Caring for others
• Increasing self confidence and self esteem
• Extended concentration time-span
• A more calm ego and more relaxed responses
• Stress reduction
• Confidence with animals
• Confidence with people
• More smiles and a sense of fun!