Dolphin Assisted Therapy

Dolphin Suites is the preferred accommodation for families participating in the dolphin assisted therapy program at the Curacao Dolphin Therapy and Research Center (CDTC). CDTC offers children with physical and/or mental challenges and their families the opportunity to participate in a unique therapy program, in which the interaction with dolphins forms an essential aspect.

Dolphin assisted therapy complements and reinforces traditional therapeutic approaches and takes place in an interactive environment.
The therapy at CDTC is conducted according to the principles of behavioral therapy (operant conditioning).

The playful interaction with the dolphin forms a powerful reward for the child as soon as an exercise is completed successfully. The increased motivation to work extra hard during therapy provides the way for the child to work towards the next step in its development.

Extensive research has shown that interaction with dolphins increases the attention span and concentration ability up to four times and in addition is a strong stimulus in the sense of sensory integration (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).

Dolphin assisted therapy at CDTC was created for people three years and older with a mental and/or physical disability, like: autism, brain injury, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Down’s syndrome, apraxia and dystonia.
Please visit the website for more information: www.curacaodolphintherapy.com

Dolphin Suites offers special prices and a booking priority to families who participate in the dolphin assisted therapy program offered by CDTC. Please ask for our special rates and conditions.