Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
Free Saturday Movies for Special Needs Families
Attention Southern California friends: we always love to tell you when opportunities arise for our special needs families, even when they don't relate to swimming. To that end, Studio Movie Grill (southern California) is offering FREE Saturday movie screenings for...
Water Safety: July 4th Edition.
Happy Birthday America! We opened up the blog today for some quick water safety reminders as you head out to celebrate. Did you know 4th of July is the number one holiday for alcohol consumption in the US? Combined with Independence day also being the busiest boating...
Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The rates of Autism are climbing in the U.S., and recent studies are finding that diagnosing autism spectrum disorders early is vital for many important reasons, including better long term outcomes and early access to evidence-based interventions. [1] A study...
Stephanie’s Day 2019 is in the books!
Over sixty organizations came together this year to participate in Stephanie’s Day 2019, and we were so honored to be included in that number as a part of this incredible day. Sponsored by our very own CBS Los Angeles, hundreds of families streamed through the studio...
Does your strength coach communicate effectively?
“As a coach, teaching a lifter to perform potentially complex, multi-joint exercises correctly and consistently is a skill.” Besides offering premium swim lessons to the greater LA community, Coach Rippetoe is also a strength training coach, utilizing the Starting...
New Achievements in Disability Coach Certification
One with the Water is proud to announce that our head coach and founder Kenneth Rippetoe has achieved a Level Five Disability Coach certification from the American Swimming Coaches Association. Level 5 is the highest certification available and requires years of...
The Effect of Swimming on Stereotypical Autistic Movement
Over the years here, we’ve repeatedly touted the benefits of swimming lessons for children on the Autism spectrum. including increased positive changes in overall fitness, functional skills, social skills, and aquatic skills. However, we haven’t specifically addressed...
Elements of a Good Swim Program
Swim season is heading into full bloom all across the country and we here at One with the Water want to remind you of two essential things regarding your child and swim safety. First: Swim lessons matter. Drowning is preventable. Just a refresher. For the past two and...
Oral Care Resources for Children with Special Needs
Recently we discussed the importance of dental care and choosing a dental provider for children with an Autism diagnosis. The reality, however, is that most children with special needs of all types are at a higher risk for problems and diseases directly related to...
Stephanie’s Day 2019: Save the date!
We are so excited to announce that we've been invited back to participate in Stephanie's Day 2019, June 8, at the CBS studios in Culver City, CA. If you aren't familiar with Stephanie's Day, you should be! Stephanie’s Day is a resource fair that provides families with...