At-Home Special Needs Swim Lessons Fort Myers

We cater to Many Needs

Our swim instructors for special needs at Sunsational Swim School are experienced in providing lessons to children with a range of unique needs including

Autism, Asperger's or related syndromes

Cerebral Palsy

Down Syndrome

Sensory Integration Disorder

Physical difficulties

Sensory challenges

And Many Others

Featured Swim Instructors in Fort Myers, FL

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Fort Myers. 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 screen for the best so you don't have to, and we stand by all our swim instructors with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Why? Because we know great instructors means fast results!

Nicholas S

Cape Coral, FL

Hi, my name is Nicholas and IÔÇÖve been teaching swim lessons for 2 years with ages 1 to 13. I have volunteered with kids with special needs during various events and have helped fearful beginners both years of lessons. I am a competitive swimmer and I love when I have been working with students for a while and seeing their progress and excitement for the sport.

Jeff B

Lehigh Acres, FL

Jeff has an extensive background in sports medicine and rehabilitation. He is credentialed as an Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has provided personal training for all levels of personal fitness, all ages of athletes, and individuals progressing after formal rehabilitation.

Jeff likes to work with all ages and fitness levels to improve swimming skills and comfort in all situations in pool and open water swimming including triathlon training.

Jeremy N

Cape Coral, FL

Hi, my name is Jeremy. I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 years, working with all ages from infants to adults. In addition to teaching water safety, I was also a swim and dive coach for 4 years and a preschool teacher for 2 where I received some experience with special needs children. I myself was a competitive swimmer for 11 years and am currently a triathlete. I love helping young swimmers reach new goals and getting beginners to overcome their fear of the water, all while having fun!

Anthony Sr. W

Cape Coral, FL

Hi, my name is Anthony, I've worked as a lifeguard Instructor with the Y.M.C.A. and managed a pool as a Swimming and Safety Instructor teaching swimming lessons for over 30 years. Ages ranging from infants to adults, special needs students, water aerobics, and remarkable results with fearful swimmers. I"ve recently acquired my Boating Education I.D. card from the (NASBLA) approved by the state of Florida. I love teaching swimming because I almost drowned and helping others to swim is my joy.

Janice L

Cape Coral, FL

Hi, I'm Janice! I am a high school English teacher and have taught swimming since 1987 with students ages 6 months to adults. I worked for the YMCA and the University of West Florida as an instructor, lifeguard, trainer, Aquatics Director, and Family Services Director.
I was a competitive swimmer and am experienced in stroke development. I also specialize in inclusion and adaptive aquatics for both children and adults with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Nichole P

Cape Coral, FL

My name is Nikki Plassenthal. I have been teaching people of all ages how to swim since 1988. I have taught hundreds of people how to swim throughout the years. I was a lifeguard for over 20 years, worked as a rescue scuba diver, have been certified in WSI, & was a Red Cross lifeguard certification instructor up until 2017.

I love being in the water & teaching children & adults how to be confident in their swimming abilities. I have 2 degrees from The Ohio State University.

Benefits of Swimming Lessons for Sepcial Needs students

IT COULD SAVE THEIR LIVES

Often it is simply a lack of water safety 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 really benefit 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 to improve their skills in each area as they learn to swim.