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AAII Conference Preliminary Program
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Friday, May 13th16.00-18.00 AAII Board Meeting
17:30-19:00 AAII Conference Check In (Hotel Lobby) 17:30-19:00 Informal ‘Meet and Greet’ drinks (bar)
Saturday, May 14th, 2016
8:30-9:00 AAII Conference Check In (Room 7) Chair: Danny Vancoppernolle
9:00-9:15 Welcome - Introduction to day (Room 7) 9:15-9:45 Review of AAII Evidence
Speakers: Melissa Winkle, OTR/L, FAOTA & Karen Ni, MOT/L (USA)
This session will outline recent research on Animal Assisted Therapy for different populations
9:45-10:30 Standards for Rehabilitation Practice with Dogs in Accordance with ICF Classification
Speakers: Davor Duić & Saša Radić (Croatia)
The objective of this presentation is present proposal of the minimum standards for the rehabilitation practice with dogs in accordance with ICF classification. Standards for rehabilitation practice with dogs through ICF is structured around components which includes body functions and structure, activities (related to tasks and actions by an individual) and participation (involvement in a life situation). The benefits of using the ICF is determine the extent to which components the individual’s abilities and functionality can be improved through working with dogs.
10:30-11.00 Break Chair: Peter Gorbing
11:00-12:15 Key Note Speaker: Prof. Daniel Mills
Welfare & Ethics in Animal Assisted Interventions 12:15-1:30 Lunch (Restaurant)
2 Chair: Melissa Winkle
13:30- 15:00 AAII Visionary Meeting
• Where we have been 15 min • Accreditation Review 20 min
• Guidelines for Evaluation of Dog Trainers & Handlers 20 min • Guidelines Evaluation of Dogs 20 min
• What’s Ahead? 15 min 15:00-15:15 Afternoon Break
Chair: Danny Vancoppernolle
15:15-16:00 Therapy Animals in the Judicial System: How You Can Help Maltreated Child Witnesses
Allie Phillips, J.D. (USA) & Chuck Mitchell
The concept of therapy animal teams in the judicial process is growing rapidly in the United States. Learn how therapy animal teams in the U.S. are supporting child victims and witnesses before and during the court process, and how to prepare to safely do this work in your community. You will learn about policies, protocols and procedures to develop a therapy animal judicial program and different ways that you and your therapy animal can help children who have been abused, neglected or witnessed violence.
16:00-17:00 Tellington Touch
Miriam Beckers, Dog Trainer (Netherlands)
TTouch - the Tellington TTouch - is a method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body. The intent of the TTouch is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence - a little like "turning on the electric lights of the body."The TTouch is done on the entire body, and each circular TTouch is complete within itself. Therefore it is not necessary to understand anatomy to be successful in speeding up the healing of injuries or ailments, or changing undesirable habits or behavior.The Tellington TTouch is a specialized approach to the care and training of our animal companions. Developed by internationally recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones, PhD (Hon), this method based on cooperation and respect offers a positive approach to training, can improve performance and health and presents solutions to common behavioral and physical problems. It also helps establish a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased
understanding and more effective communication. Chair: Melissa Winkle
17:00-17:30 Members: Business Meeting & Elections
Break for non-members OR meet and greet (non-members mixer -meet to exchange greetings and business cards?!?!?)
3 19.30 Evening event
Sunday, May 15th, 2016 8:15-8:25 Welcome
8:30-9:00 Pairing Veterans and Shelter Dogs: Comparison of 2 Program Models (Room 7)
Lisa Lunghofer, PhD. (USA)
The number of animal-assisted programs that pair veterans with shelter dogs is growing. Yet there is great variability in program models and little information on effectiveness. Program goals vary and may include helping veterans to re-enter civilian life, develop job skills, reduce PTSD symptoms, and gain social support. This presentation will outline the findings from evaluations of two different types of programs that pair veterans and shelter dogs.
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Animal Assisted Interventions for Social & Emotional Skills for Children in Primary School (Room 1)
Frederica Aste, Dog Trainer/Handler & Marlene Vettori, Psychologist/Handler (Italy)
Presentation of a project about social and emotional skills for primary school pupils. The relationship with the dog and his handler and the activities we carried out together helped them achieve skills they need to recognize and understand needs and emotions, manage frustration, set positive and realistic relationships and show empathy for others and themselves.
9:10-10:10 Review of AAT and AAE- Activities and the Skills Dogs Need to Participate (Room 7)
Jennifer Rogers, Dog Trainer (USA)
Through training and placement of facility dogs and program animals, PAALS has created animal assisted intervention programs that incorporate trained behaviors and animal related activities. During this workshop, ideas will be shared for trained behaviors and creative activities for each category of interventions: AAA, AAE, AAT. Come join an interactive workshop that will encourage participants to share their own creative ideas and to learn how to train specific behaviors related to these activities. Ethical evaluation of dogs suitable for programs will also be discussed.
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AAI in the Community: Setting Up and Running Programs (Room 1) Selina Gibsone, Dog Trainer (UK)
Dogs for Good (previously Dogs for the Disabled) has been collaborating with other organisations to run AAI programs, with our handlers and dogs providing regular visits. Much of the work is community based working towards goals such as improved social and environmental confidence, social interaction, and road safety. This will be an interactive workshop focusing on the challenges involved in the set up and implementation of such collaborative programs.
10:10-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 Understanding the Needs of Both the Client and the Canine Co-Therapist in the Therapeutic Setting (Room 7)
Donna Clarke, MS Counselor Education/Community Mental Health (USA) Understanding the needs of both the client and the canine co-therapist is of utmost importance in a therapeutic setting. Recognizing and providing for these participants enables the therapist to create an environment most conducive for successful outcomes when using AAT as an adjunctive therapy. This lecture will provide understanding and tools to assist the therapist in providing for both the client and the canine co-therapist in the AAT setting, as well as tools for assisting in creating a symbiotic environment for both the client and the canine
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Program of Rehabilitation with a Therapy Dog (Room 1)
Maša Dolenc, Social Worker/ and Assistance Dog Instructor; Davor Duić,, OTR/L; Saša Radić, OTR/L, & Blaženka Pugar, Veterinarian and Assistance Dog Instructor (Croatia)
The Program of (re)habilitation with a therapy dog also includes adaption to the presence of a dog, reducing fear from a dog, and developing a sense of caring for other living being. A therapy dog can have the role of an assistant (helper) in performing some activity/task and a role as a motivator in the exercises, activities and game. Special care is taken that the Program of (re)habilitation with a therapy dog is ''functional'' for the user, meaning - regardless of the fact whether a user does or does not have a dog at home, in everyday life a child can use some part of experienced/learned in the Program.
11:35-12:20 Got Outcomes? (Room 7) Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D (USA)
The success of animal-assisted programs depends on providers’ ability to clearly articulate program elements, implement programs as designed, and track outcomes to ensure the program delivers intended results. Participants will learn how to use a variety of tools (logic models, fidelity assessments, performance indicators) to develop, implement, and assess programs. We will
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also discuss the importance of measuring program fidelity, including providing real-world examples of ways to assess whether programs are being delivered as intended. Throughout the session, participants will be encouraged to provide examples from their own work.
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AAT and Education in Poland (Room 1) Barbara Rode, PhD. (Poland)
This presentation will focus on the existing Animal Assisted Activities, Therapy and Education types in Poland. It will also discuss the present difficulties in this area and the possible solutions to the problems. Types of animals and activities used in education and therapy in Poland will be shown. The reasons for dogs ending up in shelters will be discussed and the possible interventions to the existing situation will be presented. I will talk about the new, possible approach with the introduction of other than dogs and horses animals to the therapy and education programs.
12:20 Lunch (Restaurant)
14.00 Welcome to Joint session of ADI and AAII (Cinema Hall) Richard Lord (President ADI) and Melissa Winkle (President AAII) 14.05 Presentation – keynote speaker
Prof. Daniel Mills (University of Lincoln, UK)
Creating Happy and Healthy Assistance and AAI Dogs – What recent research shows
15:00 Coffee break
Chair: Richard Lord
15.30 Flash Presentations (Cinama Hall)
a) ADI and AAII – brief history and reflections on working together – Peter Gorbing (ADI and AAII Board member)
AAII grew out of a decision by ADI members to support the development of a sister organisation to focus on animal assisted intervention. Although animal assisted interventions and assistance dog work have some distinctive differences, there are also many crossovers that Peter will explore.
b) Brainwork for dogs - Miriam Beckers – freelance trainer - Netherlands Brainwork for Dogs is all about puzzles that stimulate the senses and the nervous system of dogs and thus put their brains to work. All dogs like to puzzle in their own way, on their own level and within their own physical capabilities. Every dog has its own preferences concerning these puzzles. So with Brainwork for dogs we make the puzzles ourselves and to adopt them to meet the needs and capabilities of our own individual dog(s).
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In this presentation, Jan will look at some of the challenges of working within a closed dementia unit.
16:30 Panel Discussion
Measuring outcomes – how do we measure the value and impact of our work – Chair Peter Gorbing (Dogs for Good UK)
Panel: Lucija Katalenic (Croatia), Sally Irvin (US), Teo Mariscal (Bocalan, Spain)
It is increasingly important for all of us to measure the value and impact of our work – our clients, funders and boards expect us to do this. Easy to say but often quite difficult to do! The panel will reflect on how they measure their work and all delegates will be invited to contribute their thoughts and ideas.
17.30 Close of AAII Conference and Drinks Reception for all delegates
