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Swimming

Asparagus

I love swimming, especially on a sandy beach, but when it comes to taking my toddlers swimming at the local pool, I really hate it. We get a half hour slot, and then there’s the changing room and swimming nappies and it’s such a short time (one hour door to door) to complain about, but I really don’t like it. 

does anyone else feel this way? 

I’ve only just realised this might be an autistic thing - dealing with transitions and uncomfortable places (local pool is very different to a sandy beach!). But realise I’m depriving my toddlers of essential skills and experiences. My partner can’t take this over due to work. 

can anyone relate?

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  • I absolutely hated public swimming pools, just the smell of the chlorine was off-putting enough, and I always felt so cold when coming out of the pool. I never managed to learn to swim in a pool, although I only had a limited amount of lessons when taken there by the school PE teachers.

    When I was in my early teens, I finally learned to swim at the beach. My cousins were with me and I just went for it and swam. I was never a strong swimmer though, and I don't ever swim now. 

    Just remember, if they're still toddlers they have loads of time to learn this skill. I agree with Iain that it isn't exactly essential, and not urgent. As he suggested, I would just do it when it's possible to get away for a holiday or short break by the beach.

    I'm the meantime, plan activities that you and your toddlers will all enjoy. Life's too short to make yourself suffer.

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  • I absolutely hated public swimming pools, just the smell of the chlorine was off-putting enough, and I always felt so cold when coming out of the pool. I never managed to learn to swim in a pool, although I only had a limited amount of lessons when taken there by the school PE teachers.

    When I was in my early teens, I finally learned to swim at the beach. My cousins were with me and I just went for it and swam. I was never a strong swimmer though, and I don't ever swim now. 

    Just remember, if they're still toddlers they have loads of time to learn this skill. I agree with Iain that it isn't exactly essential, and not urgent. As he suggested, I would just do it when it's possible to get away for a holiday or short break by the beach.

    I'm the meantime, plan activities that you and your toddlers will all enjoy. Life's too short to make yourself suffer.

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