About Us
Swimming Can Be So Much Fun!
According to the National Autism Association (June 2016), the risk of death by drowning is twice as high for children with ASD than in the general population. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, accidental drowning accounted for 91% of injury-related deaths in the U.S among children with ASD ages 14 years and younger.
Special needs child: Drowning risks and prevention. Childrens Therapy TEAM. (2017, March 6). Retrieved June 28, 2022, from https://www.childrenstherapyteam.com/index.php/2016/06/27/special-needs-child-drowning-risks-and-prevention/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20National%20Autism,ages%2014%20years%20and%20younger.
The Instructor
Hello! My name is Charlotte Deuel! I started this swim school when I realized that children with disabilities were struggling to keep up in classes that were not designed to allow them to grow and excel. I focus on water safety as I teach important swimming skills. I meet the children where they are and build a plan specific to them in order to reach our goals. This specific program ensures that children can be safe in and around the pool area.
Pricing and Scheduling
Pricing- $30 per lesson
Scheduling- I think adaptive is my go to word and my scheduling follows that theory. I charge $30 per lesson but the amount of lessons is up to the parents. I will advise and accommodate but the frequency and amount of lessons is ultamently your choice. I also like to set up goals that can assist in this decision.
If you have any questions please reach out!
Charlotte Deuel
When I was 9 years old my life flipped upside down. My then brother was 2 years old and was just diagnosed with Asbergers which is now on the Autism spectrum. I still remember the day my parents were told and when I learned the news. Then we watch probably every video on autism that was available on Youtube and a few my mom was able to access through school. My whole family kept moving forward and we did everything possible to encourage and support Jude! I admired my brother more than anyone in this world! He is high functioning and although were fortunate we also had a lot of struggles to overcome. One of those is where to find support and services that can be there for him. I have been in the swimming world for 12 years and taught lessons for 5 years. In all that time I have not seen many organizations that were designated to help individuals with disabilities. I strive to constantly learn and adapt to each individual child and their specific needs to keep them safe and help them be supported.