My son recently completed his first swim class, called Angel Fish I, which was eight sessions at one of the local community centers. The teachers were great, especially the main teacher, Ryan. He was very comfortable with Michael and got a lot out of him. The only thing that Michael was too scared to do was jump in the pool, and Ryan ended up jumping in the pool holding Michael, which was so sweet of him.
The T-Position, His Favorite
Scoops - Swimming All On His Own!
Passing the Test - You Did It!
I was hoping Michael would be willing to continue with the next class, but he feels like he has had enough swimming. When I consider that my main goal was for him to stop clinging desperately to the nearest adult whenever he was in a pool, I am blown away by how much progress he actually made. By the end he was willingly doing everything they asked except for the jumping in.
And here's where we finally convinced him to jump in after class - one time- into two feet of water. I think it barely covers his knees!
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I'm a mom with Asperger's raising an amazing son with autism, which means I'm basically the case manager/advocate/cheerleader/chauffeur. The rest of the time, you can usually find me with my nose in a book!
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I also used2be afraid2swim; took me almost a decade2get over it
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I also used2be afraid2swim; took me almost a decade2get over it
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I hope he learns to enjoy the water. I’ve never felt more free than when launching off the edge of the pool or more strong than when gliding through the water. Teaching him not to fear the water is the start of a wonderful gift.
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I hope he learns to enjoy the water. I’ve never felt more free than when launching off the edge of the pool or more strong than when gliding through the water. Teaching him not to fear the water is the start of a wonderful gift.
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I understand in a small way how exciting your son’s progress is for you. I have two nephews with Asbergers, which is, of course, on the autism spectrum.
Yeah for your son!!!! I am sure God knew you needed that, too, as his mama!
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I understand in a small way how exciting your son’s progress is for you. I have two nephews with Asbergers, which is, of course, on the autism spectrum.
Yeah for your son!!!! I am sure God knew you needed that, too, as his mama!
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The swimming lessons sound like they have been a resounding success.
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Great job, Michael!
And I don’t think it’s so unusual for kids to be afraid to jump in the pool. He’ll get there on his own time, for sure.
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Great job, Michael!
And I don’t think it’s so unusual for kids to be afraid to jump in the pool. He’ll get there on his own time, for sure.
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Way to go Michael. Thank you for visiting FIMBY Trish. Have a great thanksgiving with your family! (i’m commenting on Thanksgiving morning before I head back into the kitchen).
Way to go Michael. Thank you for visiting FIMBY Trish. Have a great thanksgiving with your family! (i’m commenting on Thanksgiving morning before I head back into the kitchen).
Fantastic!!
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Fantastic!!
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This is great. I love the photos!!!
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This is great. I love the photos!!!
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My 3 year old on the spectrum also goes to Angelfish swim classes. I absolutely love it!
My 3 year old on the spectrum also goes to Angelfish swim classes. I absolutely love it!