Swimming and Special Needs Kids

Swimming can be a great activity for kids with special needs for various reasons. Not only does swimming provide important physical fitness and social benefits, but it also helps protect children against accidental drowning. According to The Red Cross, about 3,500 Americans drown each year, averaging ten deaths per day. More than one in five fatal drowning victims are children 14 and younger. Additionally, the National Autism Association identifies accidental drowning as a leading cause of death for individuals with autism. Of parents of children with autism, 32% reported close call’ with a possible drowning. Programs geared toward children with special needs, such as Angelfish Therapy’s Swim Whisperers, can help. Their primary goal is to help any child achieve confidence as an independent swimmer. They help children who have had little to no success learning to swim through conventional methods learn to swim with confidence.

About Swim Whisperers

Designed with children in mind who might find swimming challenging due to physical or psychological obstacles in learning to swim, the Swim Whisperers program caters to a variety of needs. It is helpful for kids who experience difficulty processing information and problems with motor skills, as well as those with sensory or attention issues – or any condition that presents physical or psychological challenges when learning to swim. In some instances, obstacles may be as simple as fear of submerging the head or venturing from the side of the pool.

Spearheaded by Ailene Tisser and Cindy Freedman, the program draws on the therapists’ 20 years of experience in physical/occupational therapy, pairing a decade of experience in aquatic therapy with a deep knowledge of the issues that inhibit the learning of basic swim skills.

Texas Swim Academy instructors are Swim Whispers certified and here to help all the children in the Katy and Houston community.

Enjoy the Water

Swimming can be an enjoyable, and life saving, accomplishment for children with special needs. Consider enrolling your child in a program that can cater to their specific needs and help them become a confident and independent swimmer. For more information on Texas Swim Academy’s programs for swimming and special needs kids, please contact us or give us a call at (832) 437-6186 today.

SWIM SCHOOL IN KATY 

Texas Swim Academy is the best swim school near me offering result-oriented swimming lessons in Katy that cater to all ages and abilities. Our well-trained and experienced swimming instructors provide a variety of programs for infants through adulthood. For the little ones, we offer swimming lessons for babies and swimming lessons for toddlers focused on survival swimming skills to build a strong water safety foundation and foster water confidence at a young age. Once your child knows how to swim, our swim lessons for children will help refine techniques and build endurance, as the consistent practice of their swimming skills is an imperative part of becoming a strong swimmer. 

Our adaptive aquatics program is designed for children of all ages and abilities to ensure every child, including children on the autism spectrum, can benefit from these fundamental skills and enjoy the water in a safe and comfortable environment. Adults seeking to improve their swimming prowess or learn how to swim for the first time can enroll in adult swim lessons tailored to their specific goals.

Our swim lessons near me are a convenient and accessible way for you and your family to learn how to swim in a comfortable environment. Our dedicated instructors are passionate about teaching and ensuring your progress in the water. Take a few minutes to view Our Swimmer Stories to learn more about what other families are saying about their experience with Texas Swim Academy. 

Contact us to learn more about our programs or stop by our state-of-the-art swimming facility in Katy to register today. Be sure to follow our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages for important news, updates, and swimming safety tips, and read our blog to keep up-to-date with important information on water safety and proper swimming lessons.