Assisted therapy with Dolphins/Terapia asistida con delfines

 

Photograph Source: www.selwomarina.es

http://www.parquesreunidos.com/blog/2012/08/24/terapia-asistida-con-delfines-en-selwo-marina-delfinarium/

Selwo Marina Delfinarium, en Benalmádena y la Asociación Felizia-T.A.M.M. (Terapia Asistida con  Mamíferos Marinos) han realizado un programa piloto de Terapia Asistida con Delfines, destinado a niños y jóvenes con diversas patologías psicofísicas. Se trata de un programa terapéutico, pionero en Andalucía, que tiene como objetivo mejorar la situación clínica y la calidad de vida de pacientes con diferentes enfermedades crónicas y  trastornos genéticos como síndrome de Down, trastornos del espectro autista, deficit de atención e hiperactividad, parálisis cerebral y otras discapacidades.


Selwo Marine Dolphinarium, in Benalmádena and the Association Felizia-T.A.M.M.  (Assisted Therapy with Marine Mammals) have carried out a pilot program of Assisted Therapy with Dolphins, destined for children and youths with diverse pathologies psicofísicas.  Is a matter of a pioneering therapeutic program in Andalusia, that has as an objective to improve the clinical situation and the quality of life of patients with different chronic illnesses and genetic inconveniences such as syndrome of Down, autistic spectrum, deficit of attention and hyperactivity, cerebral palsy and other disabilities.  

Daniel Tammet's Blog

There are less than 50 people in the world with mental abilities similar to those of Daniel Tammet.
Daniel has high-functioning Autistic Savant Syndrome.

If you have not yet visited Daniel Tammet's Blog then I'm afraid you are missing out on some amazing first hand information regarding, Perception, Intuition, Languages, Emotions, Synesthesia, Developing Instinct, Maths, Numbers, Patterns etc.

http://www.optimnem.co.uk/blog/index.php

CBC 'The Hour' Interview

Overcoming Information Overload

Read excepts from his new book "Embracing the Wide Sky"

II Asperger’s Syndrome International Congress Sevilla, Andalucia 2009

Direct link with all the necessary information: http://www.asperger.es/congress_eng/news.php

II Asperger's Syndrome International Congress
Dates: 19, 20 and 21 February 2009.
Place: Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain
Congress Venue: Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Sevilla

I had a quick look at the program, seems that there is one flat fee for the whole conference plus additional fees if you wish to attend the workshops.

Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome

Yesterday I received an update from Jessica Kingsley Publishers www.jkp.com promoting an up and coming practical introduction to Mind/Body Techniques for adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Now approximately one month prior to receiving this update, I had spoken to my friend Ted who really is a fitness guru. Ted has worked with many special needs children that have been physically handicapped with amazing results. I called Ted and said “Teddie, please when are you going to get a book together for special needs children, with your knowledge and teaching techniques, not only will it be a hot seller but think of how much you will be able help these children towards a better life style”.

Unfortunately Ted is entering into a new exciting project so cannot dedicate the necessary time, however I am still working on him and will do my best to persuade him to eventually find this value time, looks promising.

Getting back to the JKP update, I am keenly waiting to buy the dvd. Interestingly one of my topics in the MaxiSteps project is the importance of using from day one a correct sitting posture, many of the problems we face with our back and neck when we are older arrive from carrying, for many years, bad posture. See www.maxisteps.blogspot.com.

Here is the synopsis for the soon to be released book and dvd

Quote:

The DVD complements the author's book Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome and is a practical introduction to Pathfinder techniques for adolescents with AS, their parents, professionals including physical therapists, pediatricians, cognitive and behavioral specialists, and special education teachers who work with them.

People with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) typically experience difficulty with balance, gait, coordination and sensory integration. The mind/body exercises in this DVD enable young people with AS to improve these skills, leading to greater self-confidence, and independence.

With clear explanations and demonstrations, this DVD covers a variety of simple, calming exercises designed to influence the way the individual stands, sits, moves, thinks of him- or herself, and relates to others. Ron Rubio's approach integrates ideas and practices from disciplines including martial arts, Eastern principles of mindfulness, techniques visualization, breathing, posture, and movement, and the practice of mentoring. Unquote