The practice of using dogs and other animals as a part of therapy dates back to the late 18th century, when animals were introduced into mental institutions to help socialize patients with mental disorders. Animal-assisted intervention research has shown that animal-assisted therapy with a dog can increase social behaviors, such as smiling and laughing, among people with Alzheimer's disease. One study demonstrated that children with ADHD and conduct disorders who participated in an education program with dogs and other animals showed increased attendance, increased knowledge and skill objectives, and decreased antisocial and violent behavior compared to those who were not in an animal-assisted program. COUNT 7
QSN1 Dogs were taken where to help people with mental disorders socialize? ANS1 mental institutions QSN2 Therapy dogs can help increase what in people suffering with Alzheimer's? ANS2 social behaviors QSN3 What was decreased in children with ADHD when they were exposed to therapy dogs? ANS3 antisocial and violent behavior QSN4 When did people start using dogs as therapy? ANS4 the late 18th century QSN5 Where were dogs introduced then to help people socialize people? ANS5 mental institutions QSN6 Children who have ADHD or conduct disorders respond better when what is a part of their treatment plan? ANS6 dogs QSN7 People with Alzheimer's smile and laugh more with what kind of therapy? ANS7 animal-assisted therapy