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Surfing helps kids with Asperger Syndrome
A program in North Carolina is using surfing to help kids who are on the autism spectrum, according to a story in the Havelock News.
In the camp, experienced surfers take the life-jacketed children out on long boards and ride gentle ocean waves with them back to the beach.
"Aaron loves it. Aaron talks about surfing all the time, but I really think that it had a bigger impact on Hannah," Stacy Coleman said. "There were good waves, but it wasn't anything so big that I was scared to let them go out. It was really a good day at the beach, even with a temper tantrum."
Some autistic children throw fits at times, and Hannah had a few moments on the beach, she said.
Sounds like a warm, supportive environment.
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If you're near the ocean, this could be a great thing for your child.
Comments (6)
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I think it is a good idea.Alot of kids with aspergers do not like to leave there house or change what there doing or try new things.If you can get them out of the house and out s...
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Info on all the camps is posted on their website. Just remember that the surf camp spots are on a first come, first served basis. The key...
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Wow, you're the mom? So fun to hear from you. Can you post info on the West Coast camps? Thank you!
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I am the mom quoted in the story. Thanks so much for posting the story. We love Surfer's Healing. It has been such an amazing time for my kids. And it isn...
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So you're inspired! That's great. Is there somewhere nearby he can learn to surf?
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I'd like to get my son into surfing, especially after seeing the trailer for the new film about Clay Marzo, Aspie surfer dude.
Too bad the newspaper editors didn't catch the missp...
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