Increasing Occupational Therapists' Knowledge and Awareness of Service Dogs

Author

Emily Freyberg, Cleveland State University

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Committee Members

Jessa Kenworthy, Kristen Pataki, and Beth Ekelman

Abstract

This capstone involved the development and dissemination of a resource manual on service dogs for children based on collaboration with the 4 Paws for Ability organization. This manual provides occupational therapists with education on the purpose and scope of service dogs to increase recognition and understanding in the profession.

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

assistance dog, assistive device, occupational therapy, disability, children, education, independence, tool

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Recommended Citation

Freyberg, Emily, "Increasing Occupational Therapists' Knowledge and Awareness of Service Dogs" (2024). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters. 53.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/ot_capstone_posters/53