The World According To Kaden: Swimming with No Hands

Monday, June 11, 2012

Swimming with No Hands

First time to the pool in 2 years. Kaden had a blast, I on the other hand was a nervous wreck. It was very obvious that he has no arm or leg coordination. It was almost awkward looking, bless his little heart. I was sure there would be no water left in the pool when we left. I told Thanh to stop and get a life jacket on the way home from work. We didn't have anything that fit him, because it has been 2 years since he has been in the water. And back then he looked like a fish out of water, I thought he would be a natural like the other kids. But, what looks normal for a 3 year old trying to swim doesn't look so good at 5. Oh well, we just have a little extra work to do and I definitely will not go back without a life jacket and another set of eyes and hand.s

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BlancheJune 16, 2012 at 12:59 PM
I don't teach swim lessons anymore. But, it probably would help for him to concentrate on one part of swimming at a time. Take 3-4 minutes just working on arms. Then with legs.He could face you while you walk backward and support him. Remind him that kicks dont have to be big to move you. And usually kids bend their knees to much. But, you might be able to guide his legs. Then try back floats (have him rest his head on your shoulder, maybe with one hand under his back and holding one of your hands with both hands, at least until he is more comfortable) my youngest keeps trying to bring his feet out of the water when he back floats. But, I know eventually he will get there. Practice getting in and out of the water safely (which is something you can't practice too much)If he can blow bubbles, maybe work on some front floats. You know mix it up. Not that you even asked for advice;D haha Sorry if I'm overstepping.
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BlancheJune 19, 2012 at 1:06 PM
No problem. I hope that what I said made sense:)
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What Autism looks like to us

Autism looks different in everyone's world. I knew something was Special about Kaden when he was 2yrs old. He was sooooo Smart. He started Reading when he was almost 3 and started learning Addition and Subtraction before he was 4. Everything had to be Perfect and he Reacted Negatively to Sound and Touch.
In Kaden's World everything is too Loud and Scary. Everyday he needs to be wrapped in a tight blanket with pressure applied just to help him calm down. He Twirls and Walks on his toes and loves the feel of Water unless it gets on his face.
He would rather play Chess or solve Math problems then play with action figures or play Hide and Seek. He has NO Filter on his Mouth and will say whatever he is Thinking. LOUDLY!!!! Socializing to him is coming down to Dinner and not eating with his Hands and smearing food all over him. He has no desire to play with other kids unless that want to play Chess, Organize something, talk about Math. When he does Approach a child it is Obvious that he is Sailing in Uncharted Waters.
Math and Video games are his Drug of choice. He will sit for Hours and Organize objects by color or shape. He constantly goes over Multiplication and Division facts or Video game maps and rules.
Kaden is very Rule Oriented, he will not Play a game or Watch a show that is not Age Appropriate.
What happens when Plans Change or Life just Hits. He gets Anxious, then comes the Anger and if the fire doesn't get put out fast, the Rage will come. And Kaden will say hurtful things and hurt himself.
So, Kaden is Our Rule Boy, who has Sensory issues and fights with Anxiety on a Daily Basis. Even at Home he will Hide under the Coffee table or in a Closet. He is very Loud and Structured in his thinking. He Questions everything and would Rather be Alone reading and solving Math problems then socialize doing what the other kids around him are doing.
It's our Wonderful World with Kaden.