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Animal Therapy For Autism
The Stables Autism Program is a favorite of our clients. Located on 25 acres of beautiful farmland, clients connect with a wide range of therapy animals; there’s something here for every comfort level. As part of our healing programs , each client participates in autism animal-assisted therapy (AAT) sessions. These sessions are customized to meet each individual’s specific needs. Interacting with animals allows each client to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and apply skills learned throughout treatment.
Our certified staff at the Stables Autism Program focuses on promoting growth and learning in a natural setting. We utilize evidence-based modalities combined with Pasadena Villa’s Social Integration Model™ in our animal-assisted therapy sessions to provide individualized care in an environment that allows clients to learn and practice the tools needed for success after treatment. Utilizing animal-assisted therapy throughout treatment helps each client set and achieve their individual goals at their own pace.
How Does Animal-Assisted Therapy Work?
Additional Therapeutic Methods and Groups
- Behavioral interventions
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Collaborative problem solving
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Experiential-based strategies
- Family Systems Approach
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Life skills and independence
- Mindfulness activities
- Motivational interviewing
- Nature-based therapy
- Social Integration ModelTM
- Vocational skills development and employment
Additionally, our retreat-like setting offers multi-sensory elements and experiences. Outdoor experiences include Cades Cove, Wears Valley Ranch, Little Pigeon River, and the Smoky Mountain National Park that gives clients opportunity to engage in hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding.
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As part of autism treatment we also offer multiple group options that allow clients to develop and hone their skills learned through our therapy methods. We offer the following groups:
- Activities Group
- Anger and Behavioral Control (ABC) Group
- Anger Management Group
- Community Meeting Group
- Cooking Group
- Co-Occurring Group
- Good Over All Living Skills (GOALS) Group
- Healing Through Feeling Group
- Living Well Group
- Medication Support Group
- Relapse Prevention Group
- Self, Responsibility, and Assertiveness Group
