animal-assisted intervention
nounUK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl əˈsɪst.ɪd ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/
US /ˈæn.ə.məl əˈsɪst.ɪd ˌɪn.tɚˈven.ʃən/
Using animals to help people feel better or learn new things.
The hospital uses animal-assisted intervention with friendly dogs to cheer up patients.
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2. A planned activity where a trained animal visits people to bring comfort and joy.
The school arranged an animal-assisted intervention with rabbits for the children.
3. A treatment method where animals help people practice movement or talking skills.
Her physical therapist included animal-assisted intervention to help her walk again.
4. A program that uses animals to support learning or social skills in groups.
The library's animal-assisted intervention lets kids read aloud to calm dogs.