v Anxiety faced with reading aloud

v Brian Daly fought for a therapy

dog program
v No longer reluctant to read
v Improvement in ability, attitude,
and attendance
v Cuddling v No fear v Desire

v Motivation v Improved grades

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10 students
in program v More involved in
school
v More confident
Greatly v Improved
improved attendance record
reading scores
v Safety
v Non-threatening
responses
v High expectations

v Heard & understood

v No judgement
v Openness
v Motivated