Summer is just around the corner. Are you looking for activities and ways to get your child with Down syndrome active and involved? Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise and comes with so many physical, developmental, and emotional benefits. For children with Down syndrome swimming benefits can manifest quickly and have a lasting impact. Let us explore these benefits a little deeper!
Because children with autism are more likely to attempt to wander and tend to have an affinity to bodies of water, drowning is the leading cause of death among people with autism who have wandered. It is important for any child to learn how to swim and also how to be safe around bodies of water.
Children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) might be more susceptible to drowning in pools because they may not see, hear, or feel the environment around them.
When it comes to special needs children and their relationship with water, safety is always the number one concern.
At Sunsational Swim School, we believe that all children should have the opportunity to learn skills they can take with them throughout life. Throughout the blog, we will touch on some benefits that swimming can have for children and adults who are on the autism spectrum, and some of the water safety skills that can be the most beneficial!
Children with cerebral palsy, also known as CP, are one group of kids that can benefit greatly from swimming. The following are six reasons that children with cerebral palsy should get involved in swimming lessons.
Swimming is an imperative life skill that all children and adults should attain. It is especially important for children and adults with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).
Some parents may think because their child is autistic, it is unsafe for them to learn to swim; or they would not be able to learn how to swim. This is quite to the contrary.
Exercise is an important element to any human beings life, a child or adult with autism should be no exception to the great benefits of physical activity through swimming!
Kids who have physical, mental, or cognitive issues can learn to respect, be comfortable in, and even enjoy the water.
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Children with autism who participate in swimming activities seem to focus better, and also to perform better cognitively and intellectually. Here are some ways to help your autistic child learn to swim.
Teaching swimmers with special needs can sometimes be challenging, but is always rewarding.
Water is often a point of fasciniation for those on the spectrum. Help your loved ones enjoy the water and stay safe with these helpful tips.
Every child can and should learn to swim, regardless of their disability.
