#RA-2059Read AloudCore & AcademicHard

Dog-assisted Interventions

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Arecent study published in the open access journal plus 1 suggests that dog assisted interventions can effectively reduce stress levels in children, regardless of whether they have special needs or not. The study, conducted by Kerstin Meints and colleagues from the University of Lincoln, UK, measured salivary cortisol levels to determine the impact of these interventions.

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Scored Enabling Skills

  • Reading (Content)
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Timing Standard

Response Window: 35-40 Seconds

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