Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
Creative Cognitive Approaches in the Treatment and Education of the Severely Autistic Child
Creative Cognitive Approaches in the Treatment and Education of the Severely Autistic Child "At its core, autism is a disorder of relating and communicating. Due to challenges with sensory processing, cognitive development, language acquisition and socialization,...
Preparing for Your First Open Water Swim
Competing in an open water swim for the first time, as a stand-alone race or as a portion of a triathlon, can be an intimidating prospect. Here are some general tips to get you started. Brush Up Your Technique: The absolute first thing you should do is get your...
Regressive Periods of Functioning: Treatment and Coping Strategies
Regressive Periods of Functioning: Treatment and Coping Strategies "When you think about a regression, words like fear, loss, and failure often come to mind. By definition, a regression means going backwards, or in terms of human functioning, the return of previously...
Encouraging Independence and Initiative
Encouraging Independence and Initiative "One of the most challenging endeavors is getting a child with autism to be more independent and assertive. Professionals and parents agree that this goal is crucial, however many children with autism remain deficient in this...
Integrating Behavioral and Biomedical Approaches for Autism Spectrum Therapy
Integrating Behavioral and Biomedical Approaches "If you are working with a person who has autism and do not use applied behavior analysis (ABA), you will not get very far. If you are working with a person who has autism and only use ABA, you will not get far enough...
Fall & Winter Open-Water Triathlon Training
As the 2011 open water season wraps up, it is time to set sights on the 2012 season. Even though most of us will be confined to pool training for the months that lay ahead, it's never too early to start preparing for the 2012 season. First of all, the onset of fall...
Teaching A Swimmer With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Teaching A Swimmer With Autism Spectrum Disorder I have been teaching swimming for over twenty-five years. A few years ago, I started teaching swimmers diagnosed with the Autism Spectrum Disorder. The difference in my teaching methods did not change. I have always...
One with the Water Corporate Sponsors 2011
Our Impact - Individuals and Communities One with the Water®’s approach to swimming lessons goes beyond individual capacity building to include investments in partnerships – local and national. By working closely with dedicated community members such as early...
One with the Water Swim Coaches attend “An Evening of Gratitude”
Coaches of One with the Water attended "An Evening of Gratitude" The One with the Water Swim Coaches attended "An Evening of Gratitude" sponsored by the Flawless Foundation, at Fred Segal Santa Monica, Zero Minus Plus. "Flawless takes a stand for more humane,...
Train-4-Autism Welcomes Newest Preferred Charity
Train-4-Autism Welcomes Newest Preferred Charity Train 4 Autism welcomes One with the Water to their Preferred Charity program! Train 4 Autism is a foundation dedicated to bringing together a community of athletes, physically active, and socially conscious people who...