Finbar "Finding a balance" (3 years old)
Fin moves very quickly through the water and I have to keep up with his fast pace. He's smart and he's cute, which is a dangerous combination during a swim lesson. Many instructors will give in to this and crumble when he bats his eyelashes and says he can't do something by himself.
Maximo "Overconfidence" (3 years old)
It can happen so fast. One second, he's bouncing up and down, laughing and having the best time in the world. Then the pool gets deep enough that he can't touch the bottom and the panic sets in.
Francesca "Overly confident Frankie" (3 years old)
Frankie was an interesting participant because she couldn't quite swim independently (she was right there and just needed a little assistance breathing). But...she THOUGHT she could.
Update on Resa! Mother and Son bonding :)
I don't know which one of us had more fun; we all found so much joy while interacting with so few words. What an incredible experience- watching mother and son using the water as a medium to foster their relationship. Life is good.
Resa "Family Fun for a Very Special Family" (51 years young)
I met Resa a couple years ago when she brought her son, Jack (now 12), to me for a swim lesson. I spent the better part of that half hour working on desensitizing him and just trying to get him into the pool. Jack has autism, is non-verbal and is a member of a very special family. I'm always amazed at the ripple effect of autism on families.