Special Needs Blogs | Swimming Lessons

Apr 13, 2023

Autism Acceptance, Water Safety & Honoring Alijah

We’re already prepping for a Safer Summer, it’s right around the corner! As we swim through April, we’re celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with the help of our friends at Alijah’s Awareness. Together, we’re working hard to spread the word about the importance of water safety and drowning prevention - even during non-swimming times.

Apr 5, 2022

Celebrating Autism Awareness & Inclusion, Water Safety and Drowning Prevention with Alijah’s Awareness & Dr. Molly!

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, we’ve teamed up with Dr. Molly to raise awareness for the extra steps we can take to keep kiddos with extra super powers safer in and around the water! AND Goldfish - Winter Park is diving into their second year of their partnership with Alijahs Awareness and the Alijah’s Swimmers Scholarship Program! ✨

Nov 9, 2020

Dr. Molly Discusses How swim lessons Benefit Children of All Ages & Abilities

Children of all ages and stages in life can learn to swim and really love it! Board-certified Pediatrician Dr. Molly discusses how on the Goldfish Swim School blog.

Jun 11, 2020

100 Reasons Why Families Swim Goldfish

Warm-water pools, small class sizes, experienced instructors, a fun and safe environment are a few of the 100 reasons families choose Goldfish Swim School.

Sep 30, 2019

Water-Themed Family Halloween Costumes for Wheelchairs and Strollers, Too

Are you taking your little ones out trick-or-treating this year in their strollers? Or are you looking for a fun way to incorporate a wheelchair into your child's Halloween costume? We have some clever ideas for you that are certain to make a splash – and that can incorporate a stroller or wheelchair into your water theme!

Sep 10, 2019

Special Needs and Swimming: A Special Way to Increase Socialization

Swimming offers an opportunity for children with special needs to actively participate in learning a sport – and our instructors at Goldfish Swim School use integrity, compassion and trust (along with a few other tools and techniques) to teach children with special needs how to swim.