ADAPTIVE SWIM Instructors:
Did you know that LCSS is the only Certified Swim Angelfish Instructors in the State of South Carolina?
The Multi Level Tier teaches Swim Whisperer Instructors the strategies needed to overcome the underlying faced by their swimmers. This advanced adaptive aquatic program training empowers the instructors with the required tools to effectively teach swimmers with Anxiety, Autism, Trauma, Disc
Swim AngelFish
We specialize in working with individuals who have autism, anxiety, sensory needs, motor challenges, or those who learn differently. For transformational results and children who thrive in the water, choose Swim Angelfish® programs. We are the only swim school in South Carolina certified by Swim Angel Fish.
Swim Whisperers® Program Description.
The multi-level Swim Whisperers® Certification Program teaches swim instructors the strategies needed to overcome
the underlying challenges faced by their swimmers. This advanced adaptive aquatics training empowers instructors
with the required tools to effectively teach swimmers with Anxiety, Autism, Trauma, Discomfort, Physical Difficulties,
Sensory Issues, Motor Problems and Delays
https://swimangelfish.com/get-certified-swim-whisperers-adaptive-aquatics-program
free resources to educate on water safety for all disabiliti
FREE MINI COURSE ON WATER SAFETY
FREE Mini Courses & Adaptive Water Safety Kit
https://swimangelfish.com/water-safety-for-all-abilities/- Water Safety for all Abilities
https://youtu.be/hwGXY5_Gj3M?si=rKZkjbmGjxN-08fN- Equipment
https://youtu.be/J7HDCVCdfqI?si=d28gUMD28vvV2SKM- Sensory Swimming and safe submerging.
Special Lessons For Special Students
Raising a child with special needs presents unique challenges, but helping them learn how to swim doesn’t have to be one of them. At LowCountry Swim School, we believe swimming is a life skill®, and that all children are safer and happier when they learn the basics of water safety.
That’s why we offer private swimming lessons for kiddos with unique needs (including special swim lessons for children with autism, sensory struggles, ADHD, physical disabilities, and other challenges.) Swimming lessons keep kids of all ages safer. They can also be therapeutic and, for many special needs children, calming. Water can soothe sensory overload and give swimmers a feeling of weightlessness and relief from physical discomfort. Balance, coordination, strength, and range of motion can all be improved in the water. It’s not uncommon for parents to notice confidence and self-esteem boost, either.
Will my child with special needs benefit from swimming lessons?
All children should learn the basics of water safety, and how to swim if they are able. Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death in children with autism. Water provides unique challenges for all sorts of kids with special needs, especially since many kids are drawn to pools, lakes, and even bathtubs. Swim lessons offer a safe and gentle way to strengthen muscles, increase lung capacity, and so much more. You’ll help your child learn water safety, too.
Kids with special needs process the world differently, and they need flexible teachers who use child-focused methods. LowCountry Swim School Certified™ Instructors have experience teaching children with a variety of unique needs, including:
- Autism, Asperger’s and other related developmental syndromes
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Sensory processing disorder and other sensory challenges
- Physical difficulties and disabilities
Prior to your child’s first swim lesson, we’ll chat about your family’s goals, get to know your child's abilities, and you can ask us any questions. You can even come in and meet the team. After this initial meeting, we’ll develop a customized teaching plan and connect you with an experienced instructor who will be a great personality match.
Do you offer tuition support for kids with special needs?
While we do not directly offer tuition support for swimming lessons for special needs children, we do partner with third-party organizations that may be able to help. We’d love to welcome your child to swim class, so please get in touch with our team to learn more.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO APPLY
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION (DSAL)
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION (DSAL)
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION (DSAL)
The goal of the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL) is to support the over 200 families in the Lowcountry area who have a family member with Down Syndrome. We strive to provide social and educational opportunities for our members and our community.
WALK FOR AUTISM
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION (DSAL)
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION (DSAL)
The Walk For Autism Charleston is not just a community event; it is a powerful platform that can significantly contribute to the support and well-being of individuals with autism and their families. This annual walk brings together a diverse range of people, organizations, and businesses, all united in their commitment to autism awareness, acceptance, and advocacy. By participating in and supporting this event, we can create a positive impact and offer crucial support to individuals with autism and their families.
HOPE FLOATS FOUNDATION
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION (DSAL)
SC Great Kids & Awesome Adults
Hope Floats partners with high-quality swim schools to provide scholarships for swimming lessons for children living in poverty. Hope Floats raises money by partnering with individuals, businesses, and foundations that want to be a force for good in their communities. Scholarships and tuition assistance is provided to children who might not otherwise be able to afford swim lessons.
SC Great Kids & Awesome Adults
SC Great Kids & Awesome Adults
SC Great Kids & Awesome Adults
SC Great Kids and Awesome Adults
provides resources for families.
SOUTH CAROLINA
EARLY INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT
& DDSN INTAKE SERVICES
(843)-732-1872
ARC OF SOUTH CAROLINA
SC Great Kids & Awesome Adults
Easter Seals of South Carolina
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Easter Seals of South Carolina
SC Great Kids & Awesome Adults
Easter Seals of South Carolina
All Abilities. Limitless Possibilities.
We are changing the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day. Easterseals South Carolina strives to be a leader in the field of delivering exceptional services that help build communities where all people with developmental disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
