“There are so many benefits to swimming for children with autism . . . it positively impacts on their sleep, motor skills and eating,” I can’t begin to explain my passion for it now that I really understand the benefits of it. The water is also therapeutic, and it gives the parents a chance to relax too. Our parent gets into the water with each child and it’s nice for them to have this one-to-one time that’s not schooling or occupational therapy. It’s time out for parents and they get to meet other parents. Water safety is a concern for many parents of children with autism, some Children with Autism wouldn’t understand water or the dangers of it, but the classes give him swimming skills and extra support for when in water,” “Some parents were nervous before the classes, but now, after only four weeks, we have one child just about ready to swim on his own and all the kids are starting to see their place in the water. “The hope is that we will send children off with a better understanding of water.” For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 01 6933422