217 Sensory Processing Dysfunction and Swim Instruction

Thursday, April 3, 2014: 7:15 AM-8:30 AM
Renaissance: Pool
Physical Education: Inclusion (includes adapted, obesity issues, at risk youth)
Intended Audience: Early Childhood, Elementary
Speaker: Ailene Tisser, Angelfish Therapy, Stamford, CT
Learn to address the 14 most commonly seen roadblocks in teaching children with sensory processing issues how to swim. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children with Autism. Swim Whisperers teaching method provides strategies and techniques for children to become safe independent swimmers faster and more efficient than traditional methods. Overcoming the obstacles that many children with mild to severe Sensory Processing Dysfunction face, by working on the underlying problem. **Attendance is limited.** (CEU)
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