(Note published a few years ago in Diario Popular and expanded)
Dogs and horses as companions
treatment of autistic and psychotic children
By Pablo Gorlero
In the land of forgetfulness, the indifference and the brain drain, some professionals with humanitarian work (sometimes with the wind against) by science and by the people. That dedication to service is twinned with the innate love of animals in a science that has been called zootherapy and (as in other parts of the world) are now being developed in Argentina successfully. The dog Protected Key and the horse is therapeutic companions in this type of therapy focuses on rehabilitation and improvement of certain diseases in people with disabilities. A physical disability often produce a centrifugal force which requires solidarity, while mental illness or behavioral disorders cause a centripetal force almost uncontrollable tendency to let the sufferer isolated. That was a major concern of Dr. Norberto Lopez and Lorena Amelia degree of Doctor Children's General Hospital Pedro de Elizalde (BDC), which began a pilot test with an instructor zootherapy canine. But there was no money to compensate the latter, which owns two purebred dogs Border Collie, and withdrew from the project. But the dream could be realized zootherapy for the perseverance of the cooperator of the hospital, the tenacity of the professionals, the capital contribution of others and the attention of a Canadian woman, a breeder of Labrador retrievers, which he donated to Key. "It changed the mode of the plan. It worked with the idea of \u200b\u200bstimulus control, but we go the opposite: open loop. Hiperentrenado dog loses the ability to play and did not want that to happen, "said lawyer Jose Pose. It's fun in that capacity where the relationship with the child may have creative characteristic of this link, which if not given too controlled. Thus, there appear some potential that has the guy who, if working in a more rigid structure, would not appear. " Key 48 is addressed with children with developmental disorders, mental retardation, autistic or psychotic. Each session is videotaped and, on that product, removed the boy's behavior pattern to design a program of psychoeducation. Within months, the tests are to light: children who had never played, now they do with other children or toys. To sum the film documents the history of patients, carefully examine behaviors and subtle gestures at the time of the meeting, Teresa Expósito architect designed, in the same block, kennels and a camera Gesell, a mirrored window to watch the child and the dog from the inside without interrupting or being seen. "We must clarify that the mascot of the house is not the same as attending therapy dog. Key is not a pet, is poised to become attached with 40 different guys," says the lawyer Lorraine. In other countries , is usually accompanied therapeutically to patients with pets, not animals only for that purpose. That means that to progress further, this technique would be entirely innovative. The idea is to bring another dog, providing that the lifespan of these animals is 8 years, but there are still many things to work optimally. As always, government agencies only provide signatures and approvals, but there is little money to give to such enterprises. Just take a look at the Creche to understand the subject. Zooterapia department provides free hospital and still needs furniture, a bathroom, a camera, image digitizer, dog squeaky toys and a tunnel lined with plastic wire for the animal and the boy can get. Fidelity equine Since 1998, Cinthia Ponce learned that one of his patients with cerebral palsy was rehabilitated with equine in the province of Cordoba. The improvement was evident, but could only go at certain times due to distance. So he assembled a working group and, after feeling the discrimination against disabled patients in some clubs, got the House Equestrian, Monte Grande, is excited about the therapy. "The difference with other treatments zootherapy lies in three-dimensional motion of the horse in gait, which encourages and promotes treatment. It is intended that the patient has a condition favorable to its position, "said the lawyer Ponce." You see changes from one session to another. "The three-dimensional motion makes a difference. It is as if walking themselves. It's great because it stimulates from the spinal cord and to the nervous system and produces muscular responses. Thrilled the laughter that you get to feel for the kids," says the professor of Deborah riding Bogo. The treatment improves balance and posture by strengthening muscles, developing coordination between trunk movements, upper and lower limbs, reduces abnormal patterns of movement, stimulates sensory integration, from of tactile, visual, spatial, temporal structure develops and facilitates adaptation to the environment favors the tonic modulation and muscle strength, improve the basic processes for learning and stimulates the emotions. The fee for this activity is accessible to those who think that such an animal can be dangerous to children, the reality suggests otherwise. "You can use any horse. Protection is ready for a year and knows that this is different guys. The size, heat and movement of the horse in a whole contribute to mental and physical improvements. Through its rhythmic movement, constant and repeated offers all these benefits, "says psychologist Noralí Bonatti. Rehabilitation of diseases through zootherapy tangible positive results. It only remains to hope that those who decide our destinies meet health, once and for all their work, researchers and especially to patients. Zooterapia Box Mornings at the zoo Every morning Buenos Aires zoo animals are waiting for the meeting with children and adolescents who feed and clean their enclosures. are the kids in the program "Caring caring" Infant Hospital "Young Dr. Carolina Tobar Garcia, together with the Buenos Aires Zoo, perform tasks on a par with the caregivers as a way social and professional reintegration. The project aims to remove these children from the institution where they are admitted to take an active role beyond. "This is a place to return to social life, school, work and family because the program allows them to bond and feel useful," says Ana Maria Papiemeister, project coordinator at the house they have in the Zoo. The initial idea was Hugo Massei child psychiatrist and, since 1990, 300 boys passed through "Take care nursing." Today there are 46 participating in the mornings on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Delilah Samson The psychologist worked in the therapeutic support team and believes that essentials of this program is the attempt to re-socialization of children. " In turn, it also noted that contact with nature and animals gives them a communication that goes beyond the verbal. "As there are kids with serious diseases to be outdoors, you can contact the environment beyond the production of words. For example, when we give food to the animals, take a role that is not necessarily mediated by the word. There is a wide communication of what is unsaid that is established between the child and the animal. " In turn, the bond with the caregiver is also very important "because they create a reference and a link identification very strong. "
other hand, is already well advanced zootherapy with cats, dogs, horses, psittacine (parrots) and other animals lone seniors and people detained in prisons or detention centers.
Today is conducting a program animal-assisted therapy for patients Moyano Psychiatric Hospital and the Hospital Tornú. On 2 December there will be an example to see how it works in the neuropsychiatric disorder.
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