AUTISM TIPS FOR TRIP TO SWIMMING POOL

Water Play Tips for Children with Autism & Young Children by Anna Maria Smyth Sweeney is a compassionate, practical guide for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to help children feel comfortable and confident in the water. Drawing from over twenty years in early childhood education and a decade of teaching swimming, the author shares step-by-step activities, social stories, and affirmations designed to ease sensory challenges and reduce anxiety. With gentle, play-based techniques, you will learn how to introduce water in a safe, enjoyable way that respects each child’s pace. Whether your goal is to support a child with autism or simply encourage a love for swimming, this book is an invaluable resource for building trust, skills, and joyful memories in and around the pool.