Autistic Kid Swims 1st time!

Our youngest son is finally learning to swim! This is huge for autism safety as many children on the spectrum are drawn to water for sensory input and they can easily be at risk when they don't know how to swim. Please leave a comment!
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[@Jakecruzyt]

I love watching your videos because I am 15 and am pretty sure I have autism but have never gotten it tested, but it opens my eyes up so much more to see this world, so I thank you guys so much for making these videos and will continue to watch these for as long as I can. 😁

[@XOXO.NYLLA1]

My brother is the same age as you and he has autism

[@Sonicfan-cc1te]

Seems like they’re having a blast. I’m also autistic and I love swimming and just any activity that involves getting wet. I love Swimming and Splashing around in the water.

[@thomasschoeck9080]

From what I remember it took me more than a month of swimming lessons to swim as well as Alastair is. I remember learning how to float, then the dog paddle and then a lot of practice with kicking and some other basic swimming techniques. I think I was entirely in the shallow end of the pool at the swimming school for around two months. After that I no longer needed the flotation devices. By month three I was able to swim in the deep end and jump off the diving board. I was (I think) around twelve at the time (give or take). In short it takes time but with a lot of practice one will make progress a step at a time. I’m still not an expert at swimming but I know enough to get by (at least in a swimming pool).

[@derekaldrich4887]

Connor and Ian are having fun in the water i hope they have a awesome summer

[@ebellyfish4256]

Swimming is such an important skill! Good for you, getting all the kids trained. I know too many adults who haven't had the opportunity to learn, and frankly it is scary!

[@danielnelson9411]

When I was a kid, I practically lived at the YMCA taking swimming lessons and swimming with all the other kids. Mom would drop me off early in the morning and I would be there until she picked me up in the afternoon.

[@virginiafox6342]

My son has autism but every video you guys post he watches everyone of them he wanted me to say on here thanks for the video's keep up the good work

[@virginiafox6342]

He's been watching for 3 years and 11 years old

[@laceymcculloch1855]

What a fun family vacation! Thank you for sharing. I'm anxious and nervous to take my autistic son who is 8 and doesn't know how to swim yet this summer. It is such a fun summer activity I want both my kids to know how to swim.

[@nathanielhall3117]

I am 11 turning 12 and I just started swimming I have autism myself CONGRATS!

[@RobloxGaming-pm4xz]

Thank you for your video,if I'm crying and nervous about my child has autism worrying his future, I go to your channel And I feel better after.thank you so much😊

[@flamingolady5047]

So happy you all are having such a wonderful time! The boys are doing great swimming. Precious memories 💗

[@echofoxtrot2.051]

I love doing flips underwater. Can't do them on land so it's my only chance! Lol

[@Basildonboy]

I like your channel it’s very informative and helps a lot of people myself included

[@BethanyDavies-pz7to]

Your videos really help me as I have autism

[@7Aheadfamily]

You have some Awesome Swimmers!! We need swimming lessons from you. :)

[@jordonbyrne3438]

Same here I can’t swim either

[@aysu-buesraguenes6699]

so cute 😊

[@sonicforcesfan2020]

I love going to water parks and swimming pools

[@LifeWithNatisiaPlus6SportsBoys]

We are learning now 🙏💙

[@ilmwdsm]

Hope you guys had a fun time!

[@muklukPL]

Thanks for this video

[@miss__americana]

I can't stop watching this! Alistair swims better than me and he is younger than me!!

[@DBK415]

I loved the pool as a kid

[@coreysmith8560]

I'm glad I know how to swim.

[@syedayesha9151]

I wish I get some swim instructor for my autistic kid. He loves water and one time he sneak out to get into the lake near our house.

[@nathanjw940]

I moved to Florida because I love to swim! Love swimming too. I didn't think it was Utah because of the Palm trees. I knew you were talking about going there I was thinking about going there myself for a vacation

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Yeah there's only a few palm trees in Utah and most of them are at this resort, lol.

[@nathanjw940]

@@AutismFamilyChannel I knew you were going in that direction my thought was probably being on the California or Nevada side nearby where it's more common.

[@sarahmccluske]

Give texas some of that rain temperatures are about to get into the 100s here i wish there was a pool in my trailer park

[@darkchipz3016]

I'm 19 but I still don't know how to swim, I wish I can learn it in the future, I love the places actually

[@echofoxtrot2.051]

Do you have a YMCA by you? You could take lessons. One step at a time.

[@darkchipz3016]

@@echofoxtrot2.051 Never heard that before, I'll check it later

[@brettjames1992]

I love to go swimming, but there is no swimming pool where I live!

[@militarychase864]

I like connors goggles because i need ones like that because i cant go under water without holding my nose

[@heikehollas4109]

Great success 🎀🌹🥰🎈😎

[@NailLoverNr1]

I learned to swim when I was 9 years old and I have autism

[@livestreammaster]

I see conner uses the type of goggles that i perfer to use

[@DamianRuiz-tx7no]

This Looks Like Mexico To Me!

[@SavageBB_Ninja]

I have question. Can you have autism but not be on the asd. I feel like I do, but I don't want to get tested though. I do not like get wet, I rather splash my hands and arms in the pool or something.

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

ASD is autism. If you are autistic then you are on the spectrum. Best way to know for sure is a professional diagnosis. Hope that helps 👍

[@SavageBB_Ninja]

@@AutismFamilyChannel thank you

[@eugeneklemmdailyvlogs2408]

I'm 18 years old and I don't know how to swim without getting ear infection do you have any idea for me

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Any good ear plugs to prevent infection?

[@eugeneklemmdailyvlogs2408]

​@@AutismFamilyChannelthank you so much

[@chriscohlmeyer4735]

@@AutismFamilyChannel earplugs are a definite option but also do your best to make sure any water in the ear canal is dryed out. Some of us seem to have weird ear canals that catch and retain water, I manage to even in the shower 😢. A towel or tissue held to the ear and tip and hold your head so that ear is pointed downward and you may need to wiggle your head, you get a weird feeling when the water drains out 🤔 Yes, absolutely become comfortable in the water. Best friend moved to a house with a pool when we were six, at first we were only allowed in the shallow part where we could stand, once we showed that we could do several laps of the pool (dog paddle or beast stroke) were we allowed into the deep end without his older brother or mother watching us (but an adult or brother needed to be home).

[@tigerwoman4411]

Did Brittany teach all the boys to swim?

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Yes, I only did a little