Dolphin therapy. Computer composite illustration of the benefits of dolphin therapy, showing a young boy swimming with dolphins. The words 'Dolphin therapy' and 'rehabilitation' are superimposed on the image, as well as side views of the human brain (mauve & grey) and the various disorders dolphin therapy is aimed at. Children with brain disorders such as autism have benefitted from dolphin therapy as have children with physical disabilities. In certain quarters it is believed that the dolphins' sonar (ultrasound) has a positive effect on the patient.