ECADemy™ Therapeutic Findings
During the summer of 2011, one of the agencies that contract ECAD’s services conducted an independent survey of their at-risk youth involved in ECAD’s Service Dog Education Program.
Below are the some of the results:
Because of my participation in the program… |
Agree/Strongly Agree |
I gained confidence in my ability to perform tasks successfully |
93% |
I learned how to better cooperate with others |
96.5% |
My ability to be patient with others has increased |
83% |
I learned to work in a team atmosphere |
95% |
I learned to take accountability for my actions |
95% |
My grades have improved |
85.5% |
I am less likely to get into fights with others |
75% |
I think it is important to help others |
96.5% |
Compiled by Chloe Goldstein, CV Volunteer and Adelphi University, Gordon F. Derner, Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Ph.D. Candidate.