Nurses around the country are realizing the benefits of pet therapy for children with autism and people with other disabilities. From Oregon to New Mexico, from Wyoming to California, therapy dogs and horses are providing assistance in building social skills and emotional ties. Speech skills are improved with service dogs, while balance and self-esteem increase with therapeutic horseback riding. It is important that the animals be specifically trained for their therapy roles.
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