This just out: Swimming with dolphins (aka "Dolphin-assisted Therapy") does not cure autism, mental retardation, depression, "infantile neurosis", dermatitis, or bad breath (ok, I made that last one up).
Our old friend Scott Lilienfeld, along with Lori Marino, just published a review saying so (http://tinyurl.com/yvtc2u ). No word on the effectiveness of swimming with da fishes. Stephen Marino, L, & Lilienfeld, S. (2007). Dolphin-assisted therapy: More flawed data and more flawed conclusions. Anthrozoos, 20, 239-249. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen L. Black, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus Bishop's University e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2600 College St. Sherbrooke QC J1M 1Z7 Canada ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ---
