How to speak dolphin

Lily loves her half brother, Adam, but his autism has taken over her life: Lily can't make friends or go out after school-caring for Adam has forced her to become as much mother as sister. All Lily wants is for her stepfather, Don, to acknowledge that Adam has a real issue, and to find some kind of program. that can help him: Then maybe she can have a life of her own.
When Adam has the opportunity to meet a young dolphin that was recently brought into captivity, Adam and the dolphin-Nori-bond instantly. Adam's as happy as he's ever been, and Don thinks that this is the answer to Adam's problems.