Swimming lessons for kids with Autism can help reduce the risk of accidental drowning—and bring more joy, confidence, and coordination into their lives. Swimming lessons can also improve their learning in other areas, strengthen their bodies, and reduce anxiety, through swimming lessons.     What is Autism? Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder that causes impaired […]

You’ve been out of the water for longer than you’d like and , but now you’re wondering how to get back into swimming. It can be challenging and daunting to get back into the pool and make a new routine, but we’re here to make it simple and enjoyable!     Here are our 7 tips […]

Finding a swim instructor for you or your child can be a long process. It can be even more difficult to find an instructor who is experienced enough to teach swimming to children who have special needs. It’s very important to choose someone who will fit all of your needs and is passionate about helping achieve your child’s […]

Water safety training for people with autism is essential to prevent accidents. The best way to prevent drowning from occurring is to make sure that every child is provided with swimming lessons. It’s a fact that autism and water obsession go hand in hand. Meaning that those who are autistic are drawn and mesmerized by […]

When you’ve got a baby that you’re itching to get into the pool, you surely must face many anxieties and questions about chlorine and babies! How early is it to bring my baby into a pool? Is it safe to dunk a baby under water? However, one that always stands out is the question: is chlorine […]

We can all agree that swimming is an important skill that all children should learn as early as possible, and we’ve all seen those videos of newborn babies swimming underwater. So when is it considered too early to take a baby to the pool? And when is it safe to dunk a baby under water? […]

Many children and adults on the autism spectrum experience difficulty processing everyday sensory information. Any of the senses may be over or under sensitive (or both) (The National Autistic Society). Using the pool as therapy, which includes the use of sensory toys to learn about the senses as well as learning how to swim for safety […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects roughly 52 million individuals worldwide (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2017). Interestingly, aquatic activities and hydrotherapy have been shown to increase social interaction, confidence, and independence in children with ASD (Kumar et al., 2014). Unfortunately, drowning is the leading cause of death in autism. Autism and drowning has been studied to uncover why […]

It is a common understanding that children with autism are naturally drawn to water. Something about that shimmery, cool, flowing liquid seems to capture their interest. Even for ourselves, what’s better than sitting on the beach or by the pool on a warm summer’s day? It is easy to imagine how anyone could be attracted […]

Swimming allows your child to have fun while exercising, however, water safety must not be taken lightly given drowning statistics. Swimming requires the proper attention and training in order to decrease the chances of drowning. There are many things that a parent can do to ensure the safety of their child. These things include giving your child swimming […]