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1 month ago by Mixxi |
Hi Marie - loved your story about the swimming. (I always enjoy your posts) Well done to the dolphin boy! We are a long way off that yet but at least my lad likes going in the pool now - so I am hopeful. We had a wonderful summer - my boy went to my works playscheme (with support) and he absolutley loved it. He was so happy that it made me realise how miserable he must have been in his last year at school. I'm determined to make his school life much happier and more stimulating this year. Disappointing that a special school always assumes that the pupils are stupid. I know he's got alot of problems but there is a lively little mind in there - if only he'd tell us about it. |
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2 weeks ago by Naomi |
Another swimming story! After thirteen years of encouraging our son Jack to get in the water and then, after many years, to let go of the side of the pool, he is finally swimming independently. He has a style of swimming which is all his own, sometimes doggie paddle, sometimes breast stroke, often neither leg kicking very much at all, but he stays afloat. Best of all he loves it, and the water gives him alot of physical freedom. We are very proud of him. |
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5 days, 15 hours ago by Marie |
My boy is now swimming alos on his own and under water, however he does swim like a dolphin, hands at his side and kicking , a bit like a diver also, but he is swimming without any floats which is great. I also spoke to a brain injury specialist, (i know autism is not an injury), but she had said that improving his coordination i.e swimming has a link to improving other areas in the brain she said it is a small link but improved coordination opens up other channels in the brain. Just need to try and get him to stop bombing into the pool and soaking everyone. |
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5 days, 15 hours ago by Marie |
Meant to say well done to jack, what a wonderful milestone in his life, keep on swimming whatever style you like, wish I could see the smile on his face |
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