Overcoming Fear │ Autism and Water Trauma │ Brian’s Journey Back to the Pool │ Swimming and Autism

Traditional swim lessons aren’t enough for children with autism. We offer something different: a method that understands behavior, sensory needs, and the importance of emotional safety.

Meet Brian, a young swimmer with autism, who once loved the water—until a traumatic seizure changed everything. Since that day, fear took over, and he couldn't bring himself to swim again.

This video captures an emotional and powerful journey: Brian’s return to the water through our Swim Whisperers® methodology, designed specifically for swimmers with autism and other sensory or developmental challenges.

This isn’t just about swimming. It’s about hope, healing, and believing in what’s possible—when we meet kids where they are.

Our Mission at Swim Angelfish:

We’re creating a new standard in adaptive swim education—one that’s inclusive for kids with:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Anxiety & sensory sensitivities

Motor delays & trauma

And more.

Visit us to learn how you can support, train, or find help: SwimAngelfish.com

Swim Angelfish provides free online resources for parents, swim instructors and coaches, online therapist training, as well as an online certification program in their methodology, so that all swimmers with special needs can learn to be safer and more independent in the water. For more information go to https://www.swimangelfish.com

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