Guest: Sharlet Lee Jensen, MS, SLP, C-AAIS

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This episode explores animal-assisted intervention (AAI) in speech therapy. Sharlet explains the process and benefits of active and inactive animal involvement in addressing communication goals. She also explains what to look for in a therapy animal partner and how to try AAI through the “diamond model” of partnering with a volunteer team. Sharlet sees a positive future for AAI in speech therapy.

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