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Dolphin-Assisted Therapy : Claims versus Evidence
Joint Authors
Houlihan, Daniel
Fiksdal, Britta L.
Barnes, Aaron C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this paper is to review and critique studies that have been conducted on dolphin-assisted therapy for children with various disorders.
Studies have been released claiming swimming with dolphins is therapeutic and beneficial for children with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, physical disabilities, and other psychological disorders.
The majority of the studies conducted supporting the effectiveness of dolphin-assisted therapy have been found to have major methodological concerns making it impossible to draw valid conclusions.
Readers will be informed of the history of, theory behind, and variations of dolphin-assisted therapy along with a review and critique of studies published which purportedly support its use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fiksdal, Britta L.& Houlihan, Daniel& Barnes, Aaron C.. 2012. Dolphin-Assisted Therapy : Claims versus Evidence. Autism Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fiksdal, Britta L.…[et al.]. Dolphin-Assisted Therapy : Claims versus Evidence. Autism Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502338
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fiksdal, Britta L.& Houlihan, Daniel& Barnes, Aaron C.. Dolphin-Assisted Therapy : Claims versus Evidence. Autism Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502338
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502338