Guest guest Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Debbie, can your son swim? Boy, $40 is expensive. I wonder why you can't get it paid for. I certainly think it is worth it; particularly if he doesn't know how to swim. Karac had the private swimming lessons when he was four. It was expensive, but it was worth it. Karac loves to swim and has participated in the special olympics and won a gold medal. Pat K************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi Pat - My son is considered "water safe" in that he can hold his breath and swim in the deep end of the pool. He dog paddles most of the time and loves to "bob" up and down in the water. The problem with the bobbing is that when he's coming up out of the water, his shorts are going down! I had a $70.00 evaluation done by the "Big Fun" aquatic center manager and presented it to the school district, during his IEP and they "denied" it saying that it was recreational and that I should ask the Regional Center to pay for it. When I presented it to the Regional Center, they denied it say that it was more theraputic in nature. The regional center and the school were both pointing the finger at each other in regards to who should pay for it. I understand at one time (back in 2002) the state used to pay for it, but that was discontinued, so I knew that my chances of getting it paid for were slim. I was trying to present the program as a form of Adaptive Therapy for him and due to his weight, this was the best and most appropriate type of physical activity for him. They did not go for it....so - I am paying for two sessions on my own. The water is such a great sensory experience and he just loves it. The program will teach him motor planning and hopefully help with his tactical defensiveness with having people too close to him. I hope it will be worth it! Thanks, Debbie pkuenstler@... wrote: Debbie, can your son swim? Boy, $40 is expensive. I wonder why you can't get it paid for. I certainly think it is worth it; particularly if he doesn't know how to swim. Karac had the private swimming lessons when he was four. It was expensive, but it was worth it. Karac loves to swim and has participated in the special olympics and won a gold medal. Pat K**************************************See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Debbie, We have had some success with the local YMCA in private lessons. 6 sessions run $120. They usually have several teachers to pick from depending on your schedule, so if one isn't working another may be better. Best Luck. Dave Aquatic Program Hello - I wanted to share my recent experience in taking my son to his first aquatic program at the Rose Bowl. They have a special program for special needs children where they can work one-on-one with a recreational therapist. I was not able to get the school or the regional center to pay for it, so I'm paying for it on my own and only taking him everyone other week for 1/2 hour (at $40.00 per session, this is all I can afford). Anyways, when he got in the water with the therapist, he had a little smile on his face for about 10 minutes, but it soon faded when he realized the therapist was not going to let him do what he wanted. The therapist was trying to get him to float on his back and Tyler was trying to hit and pinch him the entire time. Once the therapist had a good grip on his wrist so that he could not hit, my son started to try head bunt the therapist. I felt rather bad, but I realized they are trained in working with autistic children. Although my son spent a good part of the time trying to escape the therapist, he seems rather calm after the session. The pool is 91 degrees, so it has a calming effect on him.I'll keep you posted on how it goes!Thanks,Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Hi Dave: Does your local YMCA work with special needs children? What state do you live in? Thanks for the suggestion.. Debbie wrote: Debbie, We have had some success with the local YMCA in private lessons. 6 sessions run $120. They usually have several teachers to pick from depending on your schedule, so if one isn't working another may be better. Best Luck. Dave Aquatic Program Hello - I wanted to share my recent experience in taking my son to his first aquatic program at the Rose Bowl. They have a special program for special needs children where they can work one-on-one with a recreational therapist. I was not able to get the school or the regional center to pay for it, so I'm paying for it on my own and only taking him everyone other week for 1/2 hour (at $40.00 per session, this is all I can afford). Anyways, when he got in the water with the therapist, he had a little smile on his face for about 10 minutes, but it soon faded when he realized the therapist was not going to let him do what he wanted. The therapist was trying to get him to float on his back and Tyler was trying to hit and pinch him the entire time. Once the therapist had a good grip on his wrist so that he could not hit, my son started to try head bunt the therapist. I felt rather bad, but I realized they are trained in working with autistic children. Although my son spent a good part of the time trying to escape the therapist, he seems rather calm after the session. The pool is 91 degrees, so it has a calming effect on him.I'll keep you posted on how it goes!Thanks,Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Debbie, that's a shame that you can't get it paid for, but I agree with you that it is so good for them that it is worth it. Pat K************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 We are in San , CA. I don't know if they have specific programs for special needs kids, but I am sure they would be willing to work with you. Our son would be considered more on the high functioning end of the spectrum. YMCA has a website you can search for the one closest to you. Here is the link. http://www.ymca.net/find_your_ymca/ Aquatic Program Hello - I wanted to share my recent experience in taking my son to his first aquatic program at the Rose Bowl. They have a special program for special needs children where they can work one-on-one with a recreational therapist. I was not able to get the school or the regional center to pay for it, so I'm paying for it on my own and only taking him everyone other week for 1/2 hour (at $40.00 per session, this is all I can afford). Anyways, when he got in the water with the therapist, he had a little smile on his face for about 10 minutes, but it soon faded when he realized the therapist was not going to let him do what he wanted. The therapist was trying to get him to float on his back and Tyler was trying to hit and pinch him the entire time. Once the therapist had a good grip on his wrist so that he could not hit, my son started to try head bunt the therapist. I felt rather bad, but I realized they are trained in working with autistic children. Although my son spent a good part of the time trying to escape the therapist, he seems rather calm after the session. The pool is 91 degrees, so it has a calming effect on him.I'll keep you posted on how it goes!Thanks,Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 my school district Lubbock ISD does a program in 3rd yesterday they normal kid and my son learned how to saw someone i think it is great all 3rd gradrers DEBORAH WARWICK wrote: Hi Pat - My son is considered "water safe" in that he can hold his breath and swim in the deep end of the pool. He dog paddles most of the time and loves to "bob" up and down in the water. The problem with the bobbing is that when he's coming up out of the water, his shorts are going down! I had a $70.00 evaluation done by the "Big Fun" aquatic center manager and presented it to the school district, during his IEP and they "denied" it saying that it was recreational and that I should ask the Regional Center to pay for it. When I presented it to the Regional Center, they denied it say that it was more theraputic in nature. The regional center and the school were both pointing the finger at each other in regards to who should pay for it. I understand at one time (back in 2002) the state used to pay for it, but that was discontinued, so I knew that my chances of getting it paid for were slim. I was trying to present the program as a form of Adaptive Therapy for him and due to his weight, this was the best and most appropriate type of physical activity for him. They did not go for it....so - I am paying for two sessions on my own. The water is such a great sensory experience and he just loves it. The program will teach him motor planning and hopefully help with his tactical defensiveness with having people too close to him. I hope it will be worth it! Thanks, Debbie pkuenstleraol wrote: Debbie, can your son swim? Boy, $40 is expensive. I wonder why you can't get it paid for. I certainly think it is worth it; particularly if he doesn't know how to swim. Karac had the private swimming lessons when he was four. It was expensive, but it was worth it. Karac loves to swim and has participated in the special olympics and won a gold medal. Pat K**************************************See what's new at http://www.aol.com Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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