Animal-Assisted Intervention 101
Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) encompasses four areas: animal-assisted activities (AAA), animal-assisted education (AAE), animal-assisted therapy (AAT), and animal support (AS). AAI intentionally incorporates animals in health, education, and human service to facilitate improved health and wellness (Animal Assisted Intervention International [AAII], n.d.; International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations [IAHAIO], 2014). If you're interested in doing AAI, this