1. Why do you think that the dolphins helped Nikki to speak? Do you have a theory about this?
I’m not sure, but maybe dolphins could help Nikki to speak because they the sounds they make and because of their movements, which can relax them and the blocked part of his brain.
2. Do you really think the dolphins helped, or is this a case of media exaggeration?
I’m sure that dolphins helped Nikki to speak, he could maybe speak again with other therapies, but surely later.
3. Do you know any other stories about the therapeutic effect of animals?
Of course, there are a lot of therapies with animals, therapies with disable people or with autism, with Asperger syndrome, …
4. How do you think Nikki's mother raised the £10,500? How would you raise this amount of money?
I suppose Nikki’s mum raised this money asking her family and friends, 10.500€ is not a big amount of money and if I should have to raise it I should ask to my close friends and family.