Teaching a Swimmer with Autism Spectrum Disorder
by Coach Kenneth Rippetoe, One with the Water
I have been teaching swimming for over twenty-five years. A few years ago, I started teaching swimmers diagnosed with the Autism Spectrum Disorder. The difference in my teaching methods did not change. I have always given step-by-step instructions, breaking down each motion into 3 or fewer simple steps. Sometimes, I even move their arms and legs for the swimmers, so that they can feel how their muscles should be moving in the correct form. [more]
TACA Team Featured Athlete: Maria O’Leary Gutierrez
25% Off Summerlin Half Marathon
The Organization for Autism Research and Desert Sky Adventures would like to offer you a special ‘race week’ discount to register for the 2nd annual Summerlin Half Marathon, to be held on Saturday April 14 at 7:00 am. Through April 12, Desert Sky Adventures is offering a 25% discount off the race entry fee!! [more]
TACA Team Featured Athlete: Marissa Marshall
Stella & Dot Fundraiser
by Krystal Huisenga, Ventura County Chapter
