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Does Dolphin Therapy Work?

Pregnant women go to a dolphin treatment session in Lima, Peru. Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times.

Chris Woolston looked at whether therapy with dolphins can help autistic children, pregnant women and people with stress and other mental disorders in this Los Angeles Times article.

The article said there are social workers involved in this practice, including Deena Hoagland, a licensed social worker and executive director of Island Dolphin Care in Key Largo, Fla.

Hoagland said dolphins do not have magical powers but children and adults gain confidence by doing exercises with them. She said her nonprofit organization also uses traditional treatment measures.

Q: Do you think dolphin treatment is credible?

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