2 Steps to Find Autism Swim Lessons

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HIP MOVE 2



Find who offers lessons specifically for Autism

This will be a time saver and avoid some disappointment for going to a regular place with a pool and constantly being turned away because our autistic heroes have more needs than…

Contact your local Autism Organizations and see if they have a list of locations that offer swimming lessons to those with Autism. Some of these are your Autism Society, County Parks and Rec (especially if they have Therapeutic Program). If you know other parents that have taken Autism swim lessons, they are an excellent resource.

Charlotte: TEACCH is an evidence-based academic program that is based on the idea that autistic individuals are visual learners, so teachers must correspondingly adapt their teaching style and intervention strategies.

I have included an example of a list provided by Charlotte TEACCH.




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