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| author | Loveridge, Stacy |
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| contents | Reading Confidence with "Tail Waggin' Tutors" Loveridge, Stacy Animals Reading Programs Public Libraries Library Services Therapy Oral Reading Organizations (Groups) Program Effectiveness This report discusses the benefits of canine-assisted reading through the "Tail Waggin' Tutors" program at the Glen Burnie Regional Library in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Presented are the two different types of therapy dog interactions, Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA). The first canine-assisted reading program in the United States, "Reading Education Assistance Dogs" ("READ") is discussed, along with why it is essential to have certified therapy dogs when running a canine-assisted reading program. Information is presented on therapy dog organizations and how the "Tail Waggin' Tutors" program at the Glen Burnie Regional Library began. |
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| spellingShingle | Reading Confidence with "Tail Waggin' Tutors" Loveridge, Stacy Animals Reading Programs Public Libraries Library Services Therapy Oral Reading Organizations (Groups) Program Effectiveness Reading Confidence with "Tail Waggin' Tutors" Loveridge, Stacy Animals Reading Programs Public Libraries Library Services Therapy Oral Reading Organizations (Groups) Program Effectiveness This report discusses the benefits of canine-assisted reading through the "Tail Waggin' Tutors" program at the Glen Burnie Regional Library in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Presented are the two different types of therapy dog interactions, Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA). The first canine-assisted reading program in the United States, "Reading Education Assistance Dogs" ("READ") is discussed, along with why it is essential to have certified therapy dogs when running a canine-assisted reading program. Information is presented on therapy dog organizations and how the "Tail Waggin' Tutors" program at the Glen Burnie Regional Library began. |
| title | Reading Confidence with "Tail Waggin' Tutors" |
| topic | Animals Reading Programs Public Libraries Library Services Therapy Oral Reading Organizations (Groups) Program Effectiveness |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED578670 |