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Dolphin therapy?
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My apologies if this has been previously well covered. My wife came home from work all fired up to fly across country for 5 or 10 days of "dolphin therapy." My son is autistic and at 3.5 years old has not spoken a word. (moans and babbles plenty though) My question: has anyone heard good or bad about this? thanks,
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