News: Sunshine Swimming Helps Kids with Autism Have Pool Time

Did you ever think of swimming as therapy for your child with autism? Four Florida students got certified by the Dan Marino Swim Central Adaptive Acquatics program, in conjunction with Swim Central , and volunteer as instructors for Sunshine Swimming. Parents of the kids with autism find that their children learn safety in the water and see the time in the pool as therapy: "Weighted blankets and vests are among the treatments for autism, and the compression of water can have a similarly soothing effect." The swim instructors, who always emphasis fun along with learning, are Allie Shatters, Logan Shatters, Kevin Lindgren, and Colleen Lindgren.

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