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Autism and Zootheraphy : Experiences from Special Centers
Trešlová, Jana ; Jančaříková, Kateřina (advisor) ; Pavlasová, Lenka (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to find out chat forms of zoorehabilitation exists and how it can help to people with autism and thein families. The work begins with a brief definitiv of autism and its history. The FIFA charter is devoted to autism spektrum disorders, its influence on social relationships, communication, imagination, games and interests. The sixth charter deals with disorders of the autism spektrum. I describe each disorder separately, its characteristics, even if there are not fixed boundaries between different disordes. The seventh charter is devoted to the diagnosis of autism spektrum disorders, chat are the metod sof diagnosis. Next charter describers chat options do parents of these childern have in education. Following charter describes Civic associations, that arise and hepl parents of childern affected by autism and ether formo f disabilities. In the tenth and in the next five chapters are described different types zoorehabilitation, its origin and use in the Czech Republic. From the seventeenth charter starts the practical part where i described free different stories of families with a child who has one of the autism spektrum disorder. Every child has a different disorder and esch reacts differently to zootherapy, whether at home or specialized facility. From case reports, it...
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Breeding of a leopard gecko in a kindergarden and it's utilization for awakening and intensifying children's interest in nature
Kovalová, Marie ; Jančaříková, Kateřina (advisor) ; Říhová, Dagmar (referee)
This thesis is focused on the theme of the reciprocal action of animals and pre-school children. It introduces us to the breeding of leopard geckos in kindergartens (with its benefits and disadvantages). Based on case studies, it describes a leopard gecko's influence on preschool children's personalities in kindergarten. The main method of research involves observing individual children as well as a group of children in a one- room kindergarten, Lísteček. Kindergarten Lísteček enrolls children from 3 to 7 years of age, so the composition of children is heterogenic. The maximum capacity of the kindergarten is 28 children and it is part of a primary school. Individual situations and interactions between the children and the geckos wer recorded by videorecording, photogallery and questionare examinations between parents and children conducted by the kindergarten. The children exhibted a natural interest in the exotic animals and the school breeding was evaluated positively. The children's interest in new information was not limited to the school breeding program, they showed interest in the natural world as well. The contact with the geckos brought the children joy, positive emotions, and were a calming influence. Other benefits were the developement of the five senses, learning to cooperate while...
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Breeding of a leopard gecko in a kindergarden and it's utilization for awakening and intensifying children's interest in nature
Kovalová, Marie ; Jančaříková, Kateřina (advisor) ; Říhová, Dagmar (referee)
This thesis is focused on the theme of the reciprocal action of animals and pre-school children. It introduces us to the breeding of leopard geckos in kindergartens (with its benefits and disadvantages). Based on case studies, it describes a leopard gecko's influence on preschool children's personalities in kindergarten. The main method of research involves observing individual children as well as a group of children in a one- room kindergarten, Lísteček. Kindergarten Lísteček enrolls children from 3 to 7 years of age, so the composition of children is heterogenic. The maximum capacity of the kindergarten is 28 children and it is part of a primary school. Individual situations and interactions between the children and the geckos wer recorded by videorecording, photogallery and questionare examinations between parents and children conducted by the kindergarten. The children exhibted a natural interest in the exotic animals and the school breeding was evaluated positively. The children's interest in new information was not limited to the school breeding program, they showed interest in the natural world as well. The contact with the geckos brought the children joy, positive emotions, and were a calming influence. Other benefits were the developement of the five senses, learning to cooperate while...
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Zooterapy and it's use in practice
Kovaříková, Lenka ; Žáčková, Hana (advisor) ; Nová, Monika (referee)
This thesis "Zootherapy and its utilization in practice" deals with zootherapy, its metods and using animals like healers and companions. The thesis it divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. In the first part I write about zootherapy as a whole and its forms. In the practical part you can find the survey. The main goal of this thesis is to provide informations about zootherapy and spread its findings to all who are interested in this issue. Further I would like to find out whether the zootherapy has a positive effect on people who use it. In annex you can find enclosed informations about communication with handicapped client and stories of clients who use the therapy.
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Autism and Zootheraphy : Experiences from Special Centers
Trešlová, Jana ; Jančaříková, Kateřina (advisor) ; Pavlasová, Lenka (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to find out chat forms of zoorehabilitation exists and how it can help to people with autism and thein families. The work begins with a brief definitiv of autism and its history. The FIFA charter is devoted to autism spektrum disorders, its influence on social relationships, communication, imagination, games and interests. The sixth charter deals with disorders of the autism spektrum. I describe each disorder separately, its characteristics, even if there are not fixed boundaries between different disordes. The seventh charter is devoted to the diagnosis of autism spektrum disorders, chat are the metod sof diagnosis. Next charter describers chat options do parents of these childern have in education. Following charter describes Civic associations, that arise and hepl parents of childern affected by autism and ether formo f disabilities. In the tenth and in the next five chapters are described different types zoorehabilitation, its origin and use in the Czech Republic. From the seventeenth charter starts the practical part where i described free different stories of families with a child who has one of the autism spektrum disorder. Every child has a different disorder and esch reacts differently to zootherapy, whether at home or specialized facility. From case reports, it...
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The Dog as a Supporting Part in Caring for Different Target Groups of Clients
Pecharová, Marie ; Vodáčková, Daniela (advisor) ; Havránková, Olga (referee)
The theoretical part describes the history and theory in the zoo-rehabilitation and canis- rehabilitation, its use as a therapy to improve physical and mental health on specific examples in each of the health and social area. In the area of assistance dogs and introduces the history of the field, with the methodology of selecting an appropriate dog and its training for the disabled. For signal dogs describes the history, function as a guard dog health deterioration of the patient when a dog detects, for example. upcoming epileptic seizure, diabetic coma, etc. Deaf dog for his master's notes on the sounds, for which it is trained. In the use of the dog - the mediator shows the use of a different method of communication when the dog is a mediator between the client and the therapist. It is used in situations where they are unable to make contact with the client. In the research section analysed the answers of helping dogs to questions posed in the questionnaire, and evaluated their experience with them. The questionnaire was, together with an accompanying letter handed over to organizations carrying out training to assist dogs. These organizations also have sent my cover letter with the questionnaire to its clients, and the clients themselves have filled in questionnaires and returned...
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Zoorehabilitation in process of education
Bravencová, Jana ; Jančaříková, Kateřina (advisor) ; Kropáčková, Jana (referee)
This thesis deals with breeding and visiting programs with animals (options, reasons, positives and negatives, evaluation of parents and staff) in kindergartens in the two most populous regions in the Czech Republic. Further it provides an in depth analysis of influence of selected invertebrate animals on preschool children in two specified kindergartens and looks into parent's attitudes and evaluation of animal breeding in the chosen classes. It is a combinated empirical applied research whose methods are directly participated unstructured observation of individuals or groups, video recording, explorative method - questionnaire (for the children's parents in the class and for the kindergartens) and analysis of qualitative data from the questionnaires and evaluation of the results. The thesis is divided into three parts according to the target group on which the research is focused. Both the results and the specified literature confirm the importance of continuous presense of animals in the proximity of preschool aged children in several areas of their personality development (emotions, environmental feelings, communication, motivation, responsibility, thoughtfulness, concentration, attention, senses, interest, calming down, cognition - the cycle of life and animal characteristics). Staff and...
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Animal assisted activities in the Czech Republic in comparison with the situation in the U. S. A.
Váňová, Tereza ; Hofmanová, Barbora (advisor) ; Machová, Kristýna (referee)
Animal therapy is one branch of therapy that is utilizing a mutual interaction of two living species. The first medical reference for horseback riding therapy dates to the 2nd Century A.D. and dogs were used for the first time as a supplement to the therapy in the 8th Century in Belgium. The greatest expansion of animal therapy occurred during the second half of the 20th Century.
Dogs are being used in canine therapy due to their friendliness and their higher body temperature. Kabatchnik and colleagues state that the average body temperature of a dog is 38.2C (2016) and are being used for positioning. To their clients, the dogs are a pleasant distraction and a motivation to make improvements during the rehabilitation process even though their effect is mainly psychological.
Equine - assisted activities and therapies utilizes horses as co-therapists mainly due to the way horses move. Their three-dimensional movement is similar to the way the human body moves while walking. One component of equine - assisted activities and therapies is hippotherapy that belongs under physiotherapy. The most important component for a positive effect on the client is that the horse must move in a mechanically sound manner. These mechanics are then transferred to the client.
Generally, horses and dogs are used for animal therapy, but it is possible to use other animals as well. Cats, ferrets, small rodents, or farm animals are often used for practical reasons such as transportation reasons, lowering costs, and client preferences. Each animal, regardless of the species, must be appropriately socialized and accustomed to human presence.
The Czech Republic is home to many experts that can be compared to the leaders in this field, even the leaders in the USA. A research study in the field of animal therapy is quite grueling, especially because progress is hard to quantify yet the experts are pushing boundaries and gaining new experiences daily. Conferences organized by international institutions ensure the transfer of knowledge and experiences.
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Use of the Animal Assisted Activity and Therapy with a Dog in Handicapped Children
Vodvárková, Aneta ; Chaloupková, Helena (advisor) ; Machová, Kristýna (referee)
The aim of this bachelor thesis was to summarize the available knowledge of the use of the therapy with dog in handicapped children and also their influence on children´s health condition. It combines knowledge from the scientific literature, which are complemented by a practical methodology and experience gained in the Czech Republic.
Great importance of the relationship between human and animal shows how animals can affect mental and physical state of the client. Many scientific studies show that the therapies with dogs are very useful, especially for children. Very important target group for therapies with animals are clients with disabilities. Studies show the positive impact and effect on these clients and the improvement is demonstrated on the mental and the physical health. There are various forms of therapies and activities with a dog that are used in the rehabilitation of disabled children. Especially positioning and programs for the development of fine motor are used and experienced.
On canistherapy team composed of handler and his dog are high demands for passing the test and they must work perfectly together. It is required absolute control of the dog, his character and appropriate training. The handler must be perfectly prepared for the action, well-educated and secure his dog and his client safe during activities.
Although therapies and activities with the dog are quite often practiced in the Czech Republic, it is not a medically recognized method of rehabilitation. There is no specific and useful methodology and terminology. This should be the subject for further research.
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The effect of the dog-asissted activity in children disorders of psychological development during education
Schwarzová, Kristýna ; Chaloupková, Helena (advisor) ; Katerina, Katerina (referee)
The goal of the thesis was to find out if dog´s presence and the targeted work of a child with a dog helps improve children´s attention to teaching and their results. The majority of academic literature shows that dog assisted therapy constitutes a clear benefit for children. However, the research on this topic is still in its infancy and the literature is still relatively limited.
The thesis deals with the interactions of a child and a dog, especially in the case of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorders (SPU), and autistic spectrum disorders (PAS). The general conclusion of the existing literature is that animal assisted therapy with the dog helps children with ADHD improve their fine motor skills, increases their attention, decreases aggressiveness, and helps to improve speech disorders. But it is not clear what the impact on other types of disorders is. This thesis first focuses on reviewing the existing literature and its main results that mostly confirm the positive influence of involving the dog in therapy by all observed disorders. The second part of the thesis deals with experimental verification of the hypothesis of a positive influence the dog´s presence and the targeted work of 8 children in the age of 7-9 years from a special school has on attention and behavior in the classroom. Four of the children were diagnosed with ADHD, two with SPU, and two with an autistic spectrum disorder. The experiment was carried out two times a week, and focused on observing the extent of children´s concentration on the given task, calming down, attention while solving the assignments, and reduction of negative physical contacts among observed subjects. The data collection took place during regular classes. Once in a week, the class was preceded by the animal assisted therapy with the dog, which formed the treatment group. The second session in the week was not preceded by any therapy to establish the control group for the experiment. The results verify our hypothesis by revealing the strengthening of the positive influence of teaching on the observed skills of the children. The positive influence of the dog is supported by the fact that the children achieved more success in its presence. However, further research on larger samples and children from other age categories is needed.
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