"More people talk to you when you have a dog" : dogs as catalysts for social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities

By: Bould, E.
Contributor(s): Bigby, C | Bennett, P. C | Howell, T. J.
Series: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 62 (10) October 2018: 833-841. 2018Disc region: text file PDF rda.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resource Subject(s): INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | COMMUNITY LIVING | DOGS | INCLUSION | SOCIAL INTERACTION | AUSTRALIA | DOG WALKINGOnline resources: Read this Article Summary: Research has shown Australian group homes, and supported living options, fail to support people with intellectual disabilities to develop social connections. This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of a visiting dog walking program to facilitate encounters with other community members.
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Research has shown Australian group homes, and supported living options, fail to support people with intellectual disabilities to develop social connections. This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of a visiting dog walking program to facilitate encounters with other community members.

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