American Red Cross Learn To Swim

American Red Cross Learn To Swim

American Red Cross Learn To Swim

Water Safety benefits seem obvious. All children need to learn to swim. In the situation of a child who is less aware of his surrounding and challenged with communication, it is even more crucial.

Where and how can an autistic child learn to swim? Check with the local YMCA and with the special education department in your school district. Often, classes or one-on-one instruction is available. Many school programs for children on the autism spectrum take swimming field trips, some as often as once a week. Have any of your child's teachers been swimming instructors in their previous lives? She may be open to working as a swimming tutor off school time for a reasonable fee.