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Dolphin Assisted Therapy
Although Dolphin Therapy is still a new mode of treatment for special
needs individuals, there has been noticed improvements in the cognitive
functioning of some individuals after swim sessions. Dolphin swimming-centered
programs may seek to improve the quality of life for individuals,
and their families, suffering from the effects of disorders such as
autism, Down's syndrome and movement disorders. Among other things,
Dolphin Assisted Therapy is indicated for the reduction of stress,
alleviation of depression, increased cognition, and other pervasive
developmental disorders.
The Effects of Human~Dolphin interaction
Exposure
and interaction with dolphins is said to have various consequences, such as:
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Can relieve depression and other mental disturbances.
- Often
a feeling of joy, unconditional acceptance and openness is communicated,
which psychologically and physiologically is of enormous value
- In
some cases it assists in improving the quality of life in regard to
brain damage, mental and physical retardation, Downs Syndrome, autism,
ADD, etc.
- Has
shown a pain inhibiting effect from 3 hours to 4 days. This was measured
on patients with chronic back pain.
- The
intensity of the dolphins echolocation system of 8.3 W/cm2, and their
frequencies of up to 200.000 Hz can possibly explain the physiological
cell and tissue changes and the influence on nerve cells via resonance,
cavitation and sonophoresis.
- After
contact with dolphins, an increased synchronicity between the right
and left brain hemispheres has been observed, plus a higher degree
of the slow brainwaves in the spectrum of Alpha and Theta. This among
other things strengthens the immune system and self-regulating processes
of the body.
Explore the possibilities . . . the following links are both for and
against Dolphin Assisted Therapy in an effort to facilitate informed
decisions
Wild Side Specialty Tours, LLC on the island of Oahu:
Waianar Boat Harbor, A5
Waianae HI 96792
TEL (808) 306-7273
FAX (808) 668-4075
email:
reservations@sailhawaii.com
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