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The Shirley Ryan Abilitylab's Animal-assisted Therapy (AAT) facilitates positive changes in a broad spectrum of therapeutic settings.

Creative Therapies complement traditional talk therapy since many youths find it easier to express their trauma in a way that engages more than just speech. This allows youth in DCFS care to tap into their creative sides while clinical therapists provide individualized treatment, allowing the youth to explore their feelings, manage behaviors, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.

Touch Therapy Dog program teams visit healthcare facilities and provide comfort to those in care. Duo's Paws for Reading Program places dogs in a classroom or library setting where they act as an incentive for individuals to read more and better. Dogs are viewed as a non-threatening entity to promote reading, writing, and increased interaction and social skills.