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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 don't like getting wet. In the last 40 years I have been in 2 hot springs and 1 pool for 5 mins. 

    But a swimming pool is cold, indoors, full of chlorine, noisy, has echoes, has a wet floor, awkward changing rooms, lockers, and in your case you are under time pressure as well, so I can see why you don't like it.

    What I don't get is why people go at all.

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  • I don't like getting wet. In the last 40 years I have been in 2 hot springs and 1 pool for 5 mins. 

    But a swimming pool is cold, indoors, full of chlorine, noisy, has echoes, has a wet floor, awkward changing rooms, lockers, and in your case you are under time pressure as well, so I can see why you don't like it.

    What I don't get is why people go at all.

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