Research & Resources

Alfred & Friends is grounded in evidence-based practices that support learning, emotional well-being, and engagement. Research has shown that animal-assisted interventions can positively impact motivation, communication, and social connection across a variety of settings. A few examples include:

* impact on social-emotional development

* reducing anxiety and supporting emotional regulation

*Increasing engagement and motivation in literacy activities

*Increasing social communication and social interaction

Additionally, Alfred & Friends is committed to supporting and strengthening the human-animal bond while sharing research that highlights its impact. Through our work, we aim to increase understanding of animal-assisted interventions, which include animal-assisted education (AAE), animal-assisted therapy (AAT), animal-assisted activities (AAA) and animal related engagement (ARE).

Additional research and resources available upon request.