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Special Needs Swim Lessons in Leander

Private, at-home special needs swim lessons. One-on-one instruction for Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more – in your home pool.

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When raising a child with special needs, learning to swim can feel like another hurdle – but it’s one that can be overcome. At Sunsational Swim School, we’re proud to offer special needs swim lessons near you in Leander. Our experienced instructors teach one-on-one lessons for children with Autism, ADHD, sensory challenges, physical disabilities, and more. Our goal is to help our special needs students build water confidence, improve fitness and learn essential water safety skills.

Sunational Swim Lessons At Home!

We make special needs swim lessons near me convenient by letting you choose the schedule and location – whether it’s in the comfort of your home pool or a community pool. Our patient, caring instructors adapt lessons to your child’s unique needs, ensuring a positive and supportive experience that helps them thrive as safer, happier swimmers.

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We cater to many needs

Autism, Asperger’s or related syndromes

Cerebral Palsy

Down Syndrome

Sensory Integration Disorder

ADHD

Physical difficulties

Sensory challenges

And many others

Why are Leander SNAP swim lessons so important?

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the US for children under 14, and in most cases, it happens in just minutes – even when a caregiver is nearby. In fact:

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75%of children who drown were out of sight for five minutes or less
9 out of 10drowning deaths occur while an adult is present

Enrolling your child in swimming lessons is one of the best ways to prevent drowning by teaching them essential water safety skills

Featured kids swim instructors in Leander, TX

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Leander. Every Sunsational swim teacher has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, is CPR/First Aid certified, passes a national background check, and has a proven track record of successful teaching before they even land an interview with Sunsational. We back their expertise with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Why? Because we know great instructors mean fast results!

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Rebekah H.

Rebekah H.

Leander, TX 78641

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Chloe R.

Chloe R.

Leander, Texas 78641

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Maggi L.

Maggi L.

Leander, Texas 78641

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Shalayna K.

Shalayna K.

Georgetown, Texas 78628

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Michael D.

Michael D.

Cedar Park, Texas 78613

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Brianna H.

Brianna H.

Austin, Texas 78717

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Victoria S.

Victoria S.

Austin, Texas 78729

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Kathleen G.

Kathleen G.

Georgetown, Texas 78633

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Kayla R.

Kayla R.

Jonestown, Texas 78645

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Mia C.

Mia C.

Austin, Texas 78726

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Jacob O.

Jacob O.

Austin, Texas 78726

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Paige M.

Paige M.

Leander, Texas 78641

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We're so confident in the quality of our swim instructors that we stand behind them with our Sunsational Instructor Guarantee!

If your first lesson is anything less than sunsational, just let us know and we can either refund your unused lesson time or re-start your lesson package with a more suitable Instructor, your choice!

Start swimming faster with personalized special needs swim lessons in Leander

At Sunsational Swim School, we believe special needs swim lessons are essential, and we make them convenient for families in Leander. With flexible scheduling and lessons at your home pool, your loved one can learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Our instructors tailor each one-on-one session to your child's unique needs, ensuring personalized lessons that help them build confidence, improve skills, and achieve meaningful progress.

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Benefits of swimming lessons for special needs students

It could save their lives

Often it is simply a lack of awareness that causes danger among children with special needs. Our special needs swim lessons educate kids on all aspects of water safety, and the skills they need to survive in a water environment.

Help boost confidence & self-esteem

Many children with special needs have problems with confidence, but successfully learning a new skill like swimming with the help of a special needs swim instructor can make all the difference.

It improves their fitness & strength

Special needs children can benefit from the improvement of strength and fitness that comes with our swim lessons, making them healthier and more capable.

Improve coordination & range of motion

Swimming is an activity that improves balance, coordination and range of motion, all things that many special needs children struggle with. Our talented special needs swim instructors can help your child improve their skills in each area as they learn to swim.

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Special Needs And Abilities/ SNAP Swim Lesson Pricing

The more you buy, the more you save! Have special funding? We accept grants from third-party organizations to support swim lessons for special needs students.

1 Student

30+ Minute Private Lessons

(1Hr+ Can be divided by multiple students)

18 lessons

$

70

/ 30 minutes

-13%
$

98

/ HOUR

-11%

BEST VALUE

12 lessons

$

75

/ 30 minutes

-6%
$

104

/ HOUR

-5%

MOST POPULAR

6 lessons

$

80

/ 30 minutes

$

110

/ HOUR

*60+ minute lessons can be divided into back-to-back lessons for multiple children

Swim Lessons With Local Swim Instructors You Can Trust

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What makes our Swim Instructors Sunsational?

Passed Extensive Background Checks

Minimum 2 Years Experience

Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Fully Insured Through Our Company Policy

Patient, Caring and Love Teaching!

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Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons

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Slow Progress with limited 1-on-1 attention

Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back

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Flexible scheduling, may vary for each child

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*If you'd like to work with a specific instructor, we'll do our best match you with your request. However, instructor availability is not guaranteed. If the instructor is unavailable, we'll pair you with a swim instructor who's equally qualified!

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Claire K.

Leander, TX 78641

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello my name is Claire and I look forward to the opportunity to teach you or your little one or ones to swim. I have more than five years of experience teaching ages 3 to adult. CPR, and first aid certified. I lifeguarded at public and private pools all though out collage. I also have a two year experience with disabled adults and children in the water. The water is my happy place and I would love to teach a skill that is near and dear to me.

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Rebekah H.

Leander, TX 78641

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Rebekah! Ive been active in the aquatic world since before I can remember and have always loved it. I am fortunate that I can spread my knowledge and share my passion for swimming. From beginners to competition-ready athletes, infants to adults, I look forward to working with you on achieving your goals!

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Chloe R.

Leander, Texas 78641

Certification N/A

Hello, I'm Chloe. I grew up a competitive swimmer after having my own traumatic experiences in the water as a young child. I'm passionate about water safety, and I believe everyone should learn to swim. I love working with kids and taught my own nephews how to swim when they were young.

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Maggi L.

Leander, Texas 78641

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

My name is Maggi Laas. I am a Peruvian elementary special education teacher and a professional swimmer in the pool and open sea. I really like teaching my students everything from losing fear of the water to having excellent technique! I have a lot of patience with my students and have been teaching swimming since February 2022.

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Pete M.

Cedar Park, TX 78613

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, My name is Pete and I've been teaching swim lessons for 15+ years, ages 3-17. I have 12 years of teaching, tutoring and mentoring experience 1st Grade-High School. I have certifications to teach EC-8th Grade, ESL and Special Needs K-12. I received my undergrad degree from Notre Dame and later received my Masters in Education from the University of Bridgeport. It motivates me to help kiddos learn to swim, conquer their fear of being in the water and see younger swimmers improve.

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Mark B.

Cedar Park, TX 78613

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Mark and I have taught swimming lessons for 8 years. I've also coached swimming. My student's ages have ranged from 2.5 years to 44! I've even taught my grandchildren to swim! I was a champion swimmer and a NCAA swimmer. Swimming has been a lifelong passion. I look forward to passing on my passion and knowledge to your child!

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Shalayna K.

Georgetown, Texas 78628

Certification N/A

Swim Instructor & Lifeguard | Since July 2011. From first splashes to perfect strokes, Ive spent over a decade turning water-shy beginners into confident swimmers. CPR-certified, whistle-ready, and always keeping it cool (even in the deep end). Whether you're learning to float or training to compete, Ive got your back (and your backstroke)!

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Rebekah Q.

Cedar Park, TX 78613

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi! My name is Rebekah and I`ve been involved in the aquatic world for the great majority of my life. From lifeguarding to competitive swimming, to swim instructing. I`ve been teaching for 2 plus years, from ages 5 to 45 and have enjoyed every moment of it. I love being able to grow as an instructor as my students grow and develop.

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Jessi H.

Georgetown, TX 78628

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Jessi and I've been teaching swim lessons for five years to children ages 18-months to nine years. I went to school at the University of Evansville where I was a member of the swimming and diving team, and earned a degree in communications and marketing in May of 2018. I am comfortable teaching all ages. I love teaching swim lessons because swimming taught me so many valuable life lessons, and I want to give back.

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Michael D.

Cedar Park, Texas 78613

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Michael, and Ive lived in Texas my whole life. My passion for swimming started at an early age. Ive been a swimmer for competitive teams such as Nitro, Waterloo, Aquatex, and the Round Rock High School team. Ive been a swim instructor and head coach for two teams since February 2020 and have enjoyed every second of it! Working with a swimmer and seeing progression, regardless of their starting point, is truly a rewarding experience for me. Im looking forward to working with any aspiring swimmer!

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Stephanie M.

Liberty Hill, TX 78642

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello, my name is Stephanie and I have been a swim instructor for over 3 years. I`ve taught more than 100 children ages 3-5 years old how to swim. I have been a teacher for ages K-12 for 16 years. I think swim lessons are important, because children need to learn how to survive in water and how to enjoy themselves in water. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in History. When I was young, I swam competitively as part of AAU. I have had lifeguard training as well.

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Brianna H.

Austin, Texas 78717

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Brianna, and Im originally from NY. I have been in Austin since July 2022, pursuing my legal career. I swam on a competitive swim team called the Suffern Sea Lions from age 13 to age 16. I have been a swim instructor since July 2017, teaching for six of those years at a private daycare camp, teaching kids how to swim from ages 2 to 16. I have a vast background in working with all different types of swim levels. I take my time to learn your childs fears, interests, goals, and skill sets. I make each lesson fun and interactive, customizing each lesson to your childs interests and likes. I provide a swim goal sheet that allows your child to see their progress and understand what is next. Each kid deserves that one-on-one attention to learn, and hopefully, I can help.

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Victoria S.

Austin, Texas 78729

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, My name is Tori I used to be on a national swim team in New York and I went to the Junior Olympics for my 50m Breaststroke. I love reading, cars, animals, and science! I have experience teaching ages 3 months to adults up to 70 year-olds! I speak Hungarian English Spanish French and German! Swimming and teaching is my passion :)

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Sonya W.

Round Rock, Texas 78681

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hello, my name is Sonya Weeks! I am a scuba diver, a former competitive swimmer of 14 years, and I am a certified lifeguard. I have also been teaching swim lessons for ages 2-15 as well as all adult ages. I think swimming is a very important, life-saving skill, and I am super excited to teach your kids to swim!

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Carrie J.

Austin, Texas 78717

Certification N/A

With 17 years as a personal trainer and a lifetime spent in the water, swimming isnt just something Carrie doesits part of who she is. As a certified triathlon coach and seasoned competitor with over a decade of racing experience, she knows firsthand the transformative power of swimmingfor fitness, for sport, and for personal growth. Carrie specializes in guiding swimmers of all ages and experience levels, from nervous beginners learning to trust the water, to athletes refining their technique and endurance. Her approach is rooted in empathy, biomechanics, and purposeful progress. Whether its overcoming fear, building confidence, or mastering stroke efficiency, Carrie brings patience, precision, and positivity to every lesson.

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Taylor S.

Austin, Texas 78729

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Taylor! I was a competitive swimmer for 2 years and a swim instructor at another company for about a year. I am a part-time nanny and I am opening my own daycare next summer!

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Ankita J.

Round Rock, TX 78681

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

Hello, my name is Ankita. I have been a private swim instructor for 3 years. I have prior experience with Brushy Creek MUD as a swim instructor. I coach each student privately since this is a life-saving skill and has to be customized to each child based on age, capability, swim goal etc. I love children and love to enable them to be independent, safe and skilled. As a child, I feared swimming and would like to help others overcome water-related challenges.

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Kathleen G.

Georgetown, Texas 78633

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Katie Gloden. I am originally from Arizona, where Ive grown up surrounded by pools and sunshine! I first started working as a lifeguard and have been a lifeguard since February 2020. I was interested in teaching swim lessons because I love working with kids and making a difference for them. I teach all ages and individuals who have special needs! I am the best with babies and young children. Ive been great at helping kids overcome their fears and help gain their confidence. Im bubbly and love what I do!

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Mia C.

Austin, Texas 78726

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Mia. :) I have been a survival swim coach since February 2022, starting with children as young as 6 months all the way up to adult ages! I have a passion for teaching kids, and adding the whole "survival" skills aspect to my work with children adds a whole new level of purpose to it. Im so excited to meet your family and teach your kiddos proper survival skills!

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Kayla R.

Jonestown, Texas 78645

Certification N/A

Hi! Im Kayla! Im 22 years old, and swimming has always been one of my passions! My love for swimming has followed me throughout my entire life, starting with the swim team, lifeguarding, and then teaching! I have been teaching swimming lessons since February 2019; first at Aqua Tots Swim School and then at a private swimming company, Whatley Swim.

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Jacob O.

Austin, Texas 78726

Certification N/A

I was one of those kids who was afraid of the water and didnt know how to swim until my teenage years, when I fell in love with it. Since then, I have always been the last to get out of the pool. Later in life, I started working as a swim instructor and quickly realized that my past fears gave me a unique opportunity to form a strong bond with kids and adults of all ages struggling with their own fears of the water, just like I was. Im able to empathize and explain things to students in a way that made them truly understand things that they werent previously able to before, since I knew exactly where they were coming from. I love working with anybody just starting out and those wanting to improve competition strokes alike!

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We have answers. How do you support students with special needs?

We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your family’s lifestyle. You choose the days, times and number of lessons per week that works for you. Because all lessons are private, scheduling is completely flexible and can be adjusted for vacations or weather. In Leander, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.

Private adaptive swim lessons help swimmers develop confidence, motor skills, sensory balance, and water safety awareness—skills that extend beyond the pool. For families in Leander, private lessons mean convenience, personalized attention, and the reassurance of a trusted instructor coming directly to your pool.

Absolutely. Sunsational specializes in private, at-home swim instruction, so lessons happen in a familiar and comfortable environment. Many families in Leander find that teaching in their own pool reduces sensory distractions and anxiety, helping swimmers focus and thrive. In addition, swimmers learn to safe where it matters most--their home!

Yes! Sunsational Swim School proudly provides adaptive swim lessons for children and adults with special needs throughout Austin. Our certified instructors are trained to work with a wide range of learners—including those with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and sensory processing differences—using patience, flexibility, and proven teaching techniques.

Each lesson is customized to the swimmer’s unique abilities, comfort level, and learning style. Instructors focus on trust and communication first, then gradually introduce floating, kicking, and breathing skills. The pace is gentle and guided entirely by the student’s comfort—creating a positive, confidence-building experience in the water.

Yes—Sunsational instructors are certified in CPR and are insured under our company liability insurance policy. Many have professional experience working with children on the spectrum or with physical or developmental disabilities and are certified in adaptive teaching techniques. Every instructor is matched carefully to your swimmer’s needs and communication preferences that you note in your registration.

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