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As Terapias Assistidas por Animais (TAA) constituem um recurso terapêutico emergente
em Portugal e em clara expansão. Nela já estão envolvidos diversos profissionais tanto
nas áreas da educação como na área da saúde. Sendo o cão o animal mais utilizado em
TAA em todo o mundo, foi nele que se centrou este projeto. Assim, foi desenvolvido o
presente estudo procurando responder à questão: Em que medida a Terapia Assistida
por Animais tem influência na expressão emocional, interação social e regulação
comportamental de um jovem com X- Frágil?Sob o ponto de vista metodológico, este
estudo enquadra-se no modelo de investigação designado por Estudo de Caso, numa
abordagem do tipo qualitativo. O sujeito é um jovem de 19 anos de idade, do sexo
masculino, com diagnóstico da Síndrome de X- Frágil. Procedeu-se à observação de três
sessões de TAA, recorrendo a um protocolo de observação naturalista, à análise
documental e a entrevistas de todos os envolvidos neste processo, designadamente, a
encarregada de educação, uma professora e duas terapeutas. Os resultados sugerem
que as Terapias Assistidas por cães têm um efeito positivo a nível do desenvolvimento
socio emocional, comportamental e social neste caso concreto. Não obstante os
resultados promissores, os quais no essencial convergem com a literatura científica, é
necessário incrementar a investigação nesta área, bem como promover a
consciencialização sobre as potencialidades das TAA nos contextos inclusivos.
Animal Assisted Therapies (TAA) is an emerging and clearly expanding activity in Portugal. Several professionals are already involved in it, both in education and health. This dissertation focus on the benefits of dogs in therapy, since the dog is the most used animal in TAA in the world. The study was developed to answer the question: Does Animal Assisted Therapy influence emotional expression, social interaction and behavioral regulation for X-Fragile syndrome? From the methodological point of view, this study uses a qualitative approach, following a Case Study model. The subject of the case-study is a 19-year-old male student diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. Three TAA sessions with the subject were observed, using a naturalistic observation protocol, document analysis and interviews with all involved in this process were conducted: the parent; the teacher and the therapists. The results suggest that Dog Assisted Therapies have an impact on socio-emotional, behavioral and social development in this particular case of Fragile X syndrome. Notwithstanding the promising results, which essentially converge with the scientific literature, the conclusions point out the need for further research in this area, as well as awareness-raising about AAT in inclusive contexts.
Animal Assisted Therapies (TAA) is an emerging and clearly expanding activity in Portugal. Several professionals are already involved in it, both in education and health. This dissertation focus on the benefits of dogs in therapy, since the dog is the most used animal in TAA in the world. The study was developed to answer the question: Does Animal Assisted Therapy influence emotional expression, social interaction and behavioral regulation for X-Fragile syndrome? From the methodological point of view, this study uses a qualitative approach, following a Case Study model. The subject of the case-study is a 19-year-old male student diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. Three TAA sessions with the subject were observed, using a naturalistic observation protocol, document analysis and interviews with all involved in this process were conducted: the parent; the teacher and the therapists. The results suggest that Dog Assisted Therapies have an impact on socio-emotional, behavioral and social development in this particular case of Fragile X syndrome. Notwithstanding the promising results, which essentially converge with the scientific literature, the conclusions point out the need for further research in this area, as well as awareness-raising about AAT in inclusive contexts.
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Assistida por Animais Síndrome X- Frágil Cão Benefícios terapêuticos Animal Assisted Therapy Fragile X Syndrome Dog Therapeutic benefits