Swimming matters more for autistic children than most parents realize, because drowning is a leading cause of death for kids on the spectrum who wander. Arlington families have a county adapted-aquatics program, a swim school in Crystal City with one-on-one adaptive lessons, an Aqua-Tots next door in Falls Church with an adaptive track, and at-home instructors.
Arlington County's adapted aquatics classes for youth and adults ages 3 and up living with disabilities, taught with low staff-to-participant ratios; register through the county and ask which pool hosts the current session.
Visit siteOne-on-one adaptive lessons tailored to swimmers with ADHD, autism, anxiety, sensory sensitivities and motor challenges, at Onelife Fitness in Crystal City, 2231 Crystal Drive in Arlington.
Visit siteAqua-Tots at 1104b W Broad St in Falls Church, which states it serves Arlington, offers S.N.A.P. (Students Needing Adaptive Programming) one-on-one lessons for children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, deafness or blindness.
Visit siteAt-home special-needs lessons adapted to each child's needs, with instructors listed for Arlington on Sunsational's Falls Church-area page.
Visit siteGet our free summer guide
Sensory-smart, low-pressure, and actually fun. Free PDF, delivered instantly, plus one short practical email each week.
10 Amazing Activities to Do With an Autistic Child This Summer — free PDF, delivered instantly.
No spam. Unsubscribe any time.
Sensory-smart, low-pressure, and actually fun. Free PDF, delivered instantly, plus one short practical email each week.
10 Amazing Activities to Do With an Autistic Child This Summer — free PDF, delivered instantly.
No spam. Unsubscribe any time.