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Measuring Changes in Social Behavior During a Social Skills Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Measuring Changes in Social Behavior During a Social Skills Intervention for Higher-Functioning Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder "The social behavior of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder was evaluated weekly over 19 weeks of...
Group Swimming Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Group swimming and aquatic exercise programme for children with autism spectrum disorders: A pilot study "The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 14-week aquatic exercise programme for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Methods:...
Cross Training With Spinning for Swimming
Cross Training With Spinning Most athletes cross-train during their "off season" while others cross-train all year long. With spinning becoming such a popular activity and exercise, we want to share with our members and followers the following article and information...
Using Constant Time Delay To Teach Swimming Autism Spectrum
Using Constant Time Delay To Teach Swimming To Children And Adults On The Autism Spectrum Our research and teaching has showed us that swimming is highly therapeutic and satisfying for people with Autism, and we have developed an approach to teaching swimming that...
Increasing Engagement through Novel Experiences
Increasing Engagement through Novel Experiences "Establishing meaningful emotional and physical engagement is difficult for children and adults with autism. The introduction of novelty into daily routines can increase sensory and cognitive awareness and thus increase...
Improving Deficits in the Education of the Severely Autistic Child
Improving Deficits in Communication, Collaboration and Creativity in the Education of the Severely Autistic Child "The most deficient aspects of the special education system today are 1) a lack of consistent communication and collaboration between, teacher, classroom...
Choosing the Right Swimming Lessons for Your Child
Making The Right Choice In Swimming Lessons For Kids Summer is quickly approaching and we realize that when it comes to swimming lessons for kids, parents have a choice. Our individualized semi-private instruction is perfect for everything from total beginners to kids...
Swimming Lessons & Childhood Obesity
Swimming Lessons & Childhood Obesity Obesity strikes all ages, especially children. Childhood obesity has significantly increased over the years; almost doubling.(1) Being obese means the children are more susceptible to health and mental issues. Often times,...
A Closer Look At Being “One With The Water”
A Closer Look At Being "One With The Water" At 5:50 am on a dark and cool Tuesday morning in your neighbourhood pool, the parking lot is quickly filling up. Within a few minutes, cars line up against the wall of the lot as there are not enough spaces. A group of...
Kenneth Rippetoe Completes Disabled Swimming Coach Certification
Kenneth Rippetoe has a Disabled Swimming Coach Certification to further assist the needs of All Disabled Swimmers. *Update: As of 2019, Coach Rippetoe has achieved the Level 5 Disability Certification, Coach Kenneth Rippetoe Completes Disabled Swimming Coach...