assistedtherapy
nounUK /əˈsɪstɪd ˈθɛrəpi/
US /əˈsɪstɪd ˈθɛrəpi/
Assisted therapy is when a helper, like a trained animal or a special tool, helps someone feel better or learn new skills.
The hospital uses assisted therapy with gentle dogs to cheer up sick children.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The use of trained animals to help people with physical or emotional difficulties.
Animal-assisted therapy helped the shy boy practice talking to others.
3. Treatment in which a device or technology helps a person move or communicate.
Speech-assisted therapy gave her a tablet that speaks her words aloud.
4. A guided program where a therapist supports a patient through activities.
During assisted therapy, the therapist helped him practice walking again.