Long-term effectiveness of dolphin-assisted therapy for children with severe disabilities

Anthrozoos

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 22-32

  Nathanson, David E ^a  

^a Dolphin Human Therapy   (United States)

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EID: 0032371022     PISSN: 08927936     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2752/089279398787000896     Document Type: Article

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