Establishing a routine for safety while in, near, and around the water for swimmers who have difficulty communicating:
In this video, Cindy Freedman (co-founder Swim Angelfish) gives 3 safety tips for swimmers with Autism, low muscle tone, and other special needs.
Tip 1 -
Ask permission.
Incorporate asking permission into your bath time and swim time rituals. Even something as simple as pointing or tapping for permission will have a huge impact.
Tip 2 -
Hold onto the side of the pool.
Always have your swimmer hang onto the side of the pool, and never pull them off. Instead, prompt them to take your hand to come off the wall. Establish the routine of holding onto the side and not coming off until they’ve taken your hand.
Tip 3 -
Practice holding onto equipment.
Ensure your swimmer will take and hold a piece of equipment for the unlikely event they have fallen in.
For more resources on water safety, check out our blog post: swimangelfish.com/water-safet...
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Swim Angelfish provides free online resources for parents, swim instructors and coaches, online therapist training, as well as an online certification program in their methodology, so that all swimmers with special needs can learn to be safer and more independent in the water. For more information go to www.swimangelfish.com
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