A Dolphin Swim for People with Special Needs

This unique opportunity is available for people with special needs who would like to interact with dolphins. Although this special swim, (or encounter session), is not therapy, a therapist will be present to ensure the customer’s safety and enjoyment. Upon arrival, the therapist will assess whether it is going to be an Encounter or a Swim based upon the client’s challenges. An Encounter is held on a specially designed Encounter platform where the Dolphin comes right up to you to interact with you. With the Swim, the client goes directly into the water to swim with the dolphin.
Your session is divided in three parts:

• Meeting the therapist, who then assess whether it will be an encounter or a swim, with a brief explanation about the session, preparing you for a successful and memorable experience with the dolphin.
• One-on-one interaction with the dolphin in the water, guided by the therapist, for a 30 minute session.
• A small chat with the therapist back on land, to make an assessment on the session.

Please contact us for availability!

• Cost: US$ 250
• a pre-screening is required
• Individuals, parents or legal guardians must sign the required permission forms.
• Additional photo packages are available for US$ 50 (based on availability in our photo and video department)

Please contact us for availability!

• Cost: US$ 450
• This opportunity is available only once per interested individual
• Individuals, parents or legal guardians must sign the required permission forms

Not sure if the Dolphin Assisted Therapy Program is the right fit? Sign up for a 2 hour introductory session to get acquainted with our dolphin assisted therapy. This introductory session is available exclusively for people with special needs or psychological conditions.

Before the day of the session, we will have a brief intake to establish the approach.
On the day, you will participate in a full regular session:

• Anamnesis
• Half hour of conventional therapy in a private therapy room.
• One hour of therapy assisted by the dolphin on the platform and in the water
• Half hour training of daily living skills such as showering, changing, organizing
• Session evaluation

During the evaluation, the person, parents or legal guardians will be informed about the session. How did it go? What conclusions can we draw? What are the possible benefits of a full program of dolphin assisted therapy at CDTC in the future?

Please contact us for availability!

• Cost: US$ 450
• This opportunity is available only once per interested individual
• Individuals, parents or legal guardians must sign the required permission forms