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    Handler Resources

    1. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) - Getting Started

    2. Communicating with a Person Who Uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication Equipment (AAC)

    3. Communicating with a Person with a Hearing Loss

    4. Communicating with someone with dementia

    5. Dealing with the Loss of a Pet

    6. Dogs Who Help People

    7. Ottawa Therapy Dogs Test Requirements - Evaluation Checklist

    8. Getting Ready for Your First Therapy Dog Visit

    9. Grooming Your Dog for a Therapy Visit

    10. MRSA What Therapy Dog Handlers Should Know about the Superbug

    11. Ten Steps to Selecting a Therapy Dog

    12. Tips and Tools for Occupational Therapy- AAT Activities

    13. Tips and Tools for Speech Therapy - AAT Activities

    14. Wheelchair Etiquette

    15. When to Retire Your Therapy Dog

    16. Working in an End-of-Life Care Environment

    17. Working with Children and Youth with Autism

    18. Working with Stroke Survivors

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