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ADHD: 3 Ways that Swimming Can Help

Comments: 0Author: Tracy PicheJuly 17, 2019Topics: Health and Safety, Special Needs

What is ADHD? Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most prevalent childhood developmental disorders. In fact, 9.4% of children from ages 2 – 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD and the numbers are increasing. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In other words, you might notice that your child with ADHD has a […]

This is What a Swimming Lesson for an Autistic Child Might Look Like

Comments: 0Author: Diana GoodwinMarch 13, 2019Topics: Health and Safety, Learn to Swim, Special Needs

Swimming lessons can be very beneficial for children with autism. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. Not only is swimming a form of therapy and drowning prevention but it is also great for  socialization. This is a life skill that everyone should learn – not […]

Books on Autism: The Benefits of Swimming & Other Resources

Comments: 0Author: Diana GoodwinJuly 24, 2018Topics: Learn to Swim, Special Needs

Swimming has a myriad of extraordinary benefits for the body and mind that can boost quality of life for individuals with autism. Swimming lessons for kids with Autism can help reduce the risk of accidental drowning—and bring more joy, confidence, and coordination into their lives. Lessons can also improve their learning in other areas, strengthen […]

Benefits of Swimming Lessons for Kids with Autism

Comments: 0Author: Diana GoodwinApril 2, 2018Topics: Learn to Swim, Special Needs

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 […]

How to Teach Autistic Children to Swim

Comments: 0Author: Diana GoodwinFebruary 9, 2018Topics: Fun Facts, Health and Safety, Special Needs, Water Safety Tips

Teaching an autistic child to swim can be a very tricky task. However, through consistency, patience, and a qualified swimming instruction, swimming can be used as a form of aquatic therapy. Making sure you always have properly trained instructors is key, especially for children who are autistic. According to the National Autism Association, between 2009 and […]

Sensory Toys for Autism: Fun Toys for the Pool!

Comments: 0Author: Diana GoodwinJanuary 21, 2018Topics: Fun & Games, Health and Safety, Learn to Swim, Special Needs, Swimming Gear, Water Safety Tips

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 and Drowning: Why Kids With Autism Are More Likely To Drown

Comments: 0Author: Diana GoodwinJanuary 16, 2018Topics: Health and Safety, Learn to Swim, Special Needs, Uncategorized, Water Safety Tips

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 […]

Autism and Water: Why Autistic People Are Drawn to Water

Comments: 0Author: Diana GoodwinJanuary 12, 2018Topics: Health and Safety, Learn to Swim, Special Needs, Water Safety Tips

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’s easy to imagine how anyone would find water attractive. […]

A New Journey: Preparing Your Child With Autism For Their First Swim Lesson

Comments: 0Author: Diana GoodwinJune 9, 2017Topics: Health and Safety, Learn to Swim, Special Needs, Water Safety Tips

Preparing your child for a new experience in their life can be a difficult process, even more so if your child has a special need. Children with Autism are prone to being very curious of their surroundings and wandering off, which can make bodies of water, whether a lake or pool, a hazard. Teaching your […]

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