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Count on grandparents to do the teaching right! It was my dad who taught my kids got really swim. And my kids never forget him. I am forever grateful.

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Thank you! I was wondering recently if the kiddos would remember us, so it sounds like they will : )

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This is awesome 😎! Respect, respect, respect.

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Thank you Kate. And I have to admit, I think the kids I've taught so far are all neurotypical. I'd love to know your thoughts on how I might improve/change this for neurodiverse kiddos.

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And just a little note on language: We are ALL neurodiverse. Neurodivergent refers to those whose brains deviate from what is considered typical (the 80% that society is built around). You have probably taught neurodivergent kids, since 20% of us have atypical brains.

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Thanks for asking! It so depends on the kid. In general, I think competition can be hard for NDK. My son is into beating his own record, but not competing against other kids. Patience and playfulness are key, as well as following their interests. NDK may benefit from breaking down the steps of a process into smaller chinks. They may not pick up on subtle cues that other kids learn by osmosis. You can use visual supports, like a checklist (which you could laminate for poolside!) Hope this helps!

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Another great edition. I like the emphasis on respect for the child.

And sorry about the wild fires but I'm glad tou got a great photo. I feel o have to apologize - maybe the Canadian in me!

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Thank you for your kind words Karena. Yes, respect is under-appreciated as a concept that makes all things parenting work better!

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I recorded a very informative podcast with Ocean's swim instructor a while back: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindfully-parenting-atypical-kids-podcast/id1530252372?i=1000568103171

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