Swimming with Autism: Overcoming Fear

Brian, who has autism, used to love swimming with his family all summer long. In an unfortunate event, Brian sustained a seizure while in the water. Luckily, he was okay but was traumatized from the incident and has not wanted to return to the water since. Watch to see how the Swim Whisperer methodology can help swimmers overcome trauma and return to their happy place, the water!
Our parents come to us having experienced lessons at aquatic centers that have good instructors. They sometimes spend a lot of money on private lessons and when they experience a Swim Whisperers swim lesson they are so happy and relieved. Sometimes this can also be frustrating because it shows a lack of educated swim instructors at traditional swim schools. Help us to spread these tips globally to ALL aquatic professionals by liking, subscribing and sharing our educational videos.
Swim Angelfish's mission is to create a standard practice in the Learn to Swim programs that require additional training to teach swimmers with any of the following challenges: Autism, Anxiety, Discomfort, Delays, Motor, Sensory, Physical and Trauma. We offer a systematic approach to strengthen all swim curriculum.
Learn more about becoming a Swim Whisperer at swimangelfish..... The Swim Angelfish Methodology was developed 21 years ago and it will help you to get all the tools you will need to assess, identify and implement the correct strategies. Strengthen your Learn to Swim program and personal toolbox with Level 1, 2 and 3 of our online certification.
Additionally, we have aquatic therapy training for OT, PT, CTRS and Aquatic exercise instructors available ONLINE at www.swimangelf....
We are Ailene and Cindy (otherwise referred to as Laverne and Shirley or Lucy and Ethel depending on your age) an OT and PT team striving for the last 21 years to create opportunities where swimmers with challenges have the best possible options to learn to swim and have safe water experiences.
In New England, we have 20 locations and are constantly learning and growing our toolbox. There are over 300 certified Swim Whisperers worldwide and growing,
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[@annarosengren1716]

This made me cry

[@SwimAngelfish]

It so inspirational! Check out the blogs section of our website for more inspiring stories!

[@jilll.8741]

So amazing! We miss you Cindy ❤

[@SwimAngelfish]

xoxox

[@nicoladavies-cooke8585]

Shame I couldn't get the dialogue to play, the video looks great

[@SwimAngelfish]

That's so odd!! I just looked at a few different things and the dialogue is working for me....I'm sorry about that. Thanks for your comment!

[@mrs.styles29]

How did you get him to be so brave in the water, my lad Zayn Malik and I have the same HUGE fear of water

[@SwimAngelfish]

Watch the Parent Education Free Video on The playlist it might help you!!

[@mrs.styles29]

@@SwimAngelfish Thank you so much, I'll check it out soon

[@Dr.Mohamed_Fathy1974]

Great coach

[@SwimAngelfish]

Thank you.

[@bernardbourie7120]

It looks like he's wearing a diaper under his swimsuit. Is it a normal or special swimming pool diaper?

[@SwimAngelfish]

splash about

[@iloveblobby5917]

:)