Pool Time 5/26/14

Last year Brenden loved the pool initially.   Then something happened and he never wanted to go back.   This summer I thought I would try again.   With any ASD kid, pools, water and other sensory issues can be very hard for them to adjust too.      I thought I would take him on $ days since it was only $1 to get in.  I figured what does it hurt to try again this year.   As usual I was a little worried that he would hate it since last summer the pool ended so quickly for him.  

When we first got there, he wanted nothing to do with.  He just ran around the outside perimeter of the spray grounds and the pool.   He wouldn't even touch the water.   Slowly he started coming around and before I knew it, he wanted in the big deep pool.    Yes the pool that goes up to 11 feet deep.  He got so comfortable that he just started walking out to where it was almost over his head before he asked for help.   Go figure.  

Then it was time for the big swim tube.   He really likes this since he can ride on it.     He soon got tired of it and actually started to try swimming after much prodding from me.   Then it was off to the spray grounds.  He eventually got to the point where he was letting water spray on his head and back.  He usually hates this.   I am very happy that he became okay with the water and realized it isn't going to hurt him.

Another great accomplishment for Brenden!.  Lets hope he continues to like the pool this year since pappy Reppert splurged and got him a pool pass.  Enjoy some pics below of his first day at the pool this summer.

 He's in the white T shirt with blue swim trucks.  

This one he took his shirt off.