What is useful for a child to communicate with dolphins

Did you know that the name of the animal "dolphin" inantiquity was interpreted as a "newborn baby"? All due to the fact that the cry of this marine dweller is similar to the cry of a child. Maybe that's why children and dolphins find a common language so quickly? And they are also very intelligent animals. The brain of an adult dolphin is 300 grams heavier than a human, and the gyri in the cortex of its brain is twice that of each of us. And yet this is one of the few animals that can sympathize and empathize. And even more - dolphins are able to heal.A photo: St. Petersburg Dolphinarium There is such a thing as dolphin therapy - a method of psychotherapy, built on the communication of a man with a dolphin. It is often used in the treatment of diseases such as infantile cerebral palsy, early childhood autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. They conduct therapy in the form of communication, games and simple joint exercises under the supervision of a specialist. There is a version that dolphins communicate with each other at very high ultrasonic frequencies, thereby treating people, relieving pain and tension. - Scientists never came to a common opinion, that it is in communication with the dolphin has a therapeutic effect - says the coach of the St. Petersburg Dolphinarium Yulia Lebedeva. - There are several theories about this. But most people tend to be affected by a whole range of factors. This is the water in which classes are held, and tactile sensations from touching the skin of dolphins, and playing with them. All these factors stimulate the psychoemotional sphere of the child and give impetus to positive changes. To some extent, this is a miracle, why not? After all, there is still the belief of the parents and their sincere desire that the miracle happen. And this is also important!Photo:St. Petersburg Dolphinarium Dolphin therapy is also practiced at the St. Petersburg Dolphinarium on Krestovsky Island. This is how children's groups for interacting with dolphins are organized from 5 to 12 years old. However, children of this age are not yet allowed into the water. The children, accompanied by adults, communicate with dolphins from platforms. - They play, dance, draw, sing with the dolphins, and believe me, these are unforgettable emotions and impressions for both children and their parents, - says Yulia Lebedeva. And from the age of 12, you can already swim with a dolphin. Of course, the entire process takes place under the guidance of trainers. By the way, there are many species of dolphins in nature. Thanks to films, when we talk about dolphins, we imagine their most common species - bottlenose dolphins. They live in dolphinariums. And I feel very comfortable in these conditions, I must say. Besides, bottlenose dolphins are excellent students. - But here too, everything is individual, because each dolphin is an individual, with its own character and temperament, - says Yulia Lebedeva. - And the trainer's task is to find an approach to each one. To make it interesting and pleasant for the dolphin to learn new tricks. Then the work will be a joy for everyone.