OT Advantage launched its first free webinar yesterday, and was more than pleased with such a great presentation. Cindy Mathena of University of St. Augustine and Jack McIntosh of Island Dolphin Care, presented evidence-based practice on animal-assisted therapy, as well as showed video of the effects of incorporating dolphins into the rehabilitation discipline.
The therapeutic benefit of dolphins is vast and contributes to functional outcomes. Dolphins are thought to increase communication skills, trunk control, stability, reach and grasp, head control, strengthening, modulate behavior, among other performance areas.
Island Dolphin Care is a not-for-profit organization, with a true interest in dolphin-assisted therapy. If you are interested in taking a continuing education course or want to look into this program for your occupational therapy client or family member, click below for more information.
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