Nurturing Water Therapies LLC

03/16/2026

I am so proud of all our Special Olympics Washington athletes and coaches. What a fun day! 💦

Thanks to Jen Jones and team Barracudas for hosting the “mini meet” today as we prepare for the Regional swim meet next month!

Thanks also to Pac Nw Soccer Club for sponsoring our Nurturing Water Therapies swim team!

02/20/2026

🚨 If a child or adult with autism is missing, SEARCH WATER FIRST.

💧Water safety saves lives. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children — and for children with autism, the risk is significantly higher. Drowning accounts for more than 70% of wandering-related fatalities.

What Autism Families Should Know:
• Children with autism may be drawn to water — regardless of temperature or type
• Natural water (ponds, lakes, rivers, canals, fountains, wastewater) may be especially appealing
• Use social stories to teach water safety & trusted adults
• Reinforce: never enter water alone
• Use visual schedules to show when water play is appropriate
• Take every precaution to prevent wandering

Visit NAA’s Wandering Prevention resources to learn more. 💙

02/13/2026

💧 Did you know water can be deeply regulating for neurodivergent individuals?

Being submerged provides calming full-body sensory input — like a gentle hug — helping reduce anxiety, improve body awareness, and support emotional regulation.

Sometimes therapy looks like floating. 💙

02/06/2026

Join this fun Tea Party for Autism in Issaquah Highlands. Click below to fund out more on how to partipate, donate or apply for funding.

Every child "toucan" learn to swim.

Shake your feathers & have some fun at Toucan Tea Party, funding swim for children with autism. Every child "toucan" learn to swim.

01/25/2026

For this months employee training, we discussed anxiety and how it presents in the water for our neurodivergent students. We're happy to share this snippet with you all and look forward to sharing each month with you a little bit about how we work with our kids in the water.

We look forward to a prosperous new year, for us and the lovely kids of WA state. Go seahawks!

01/22/2026

I highly recommend this SPA Conference to anyone interested in learning more about adaptive aquatics. It’s not too late to sign up!

01/15/2026

On average, seven autistic children die each month after wandering or bolting away—most often (91% in 2024) due to water.

Awareness, preparation, and prevention save lives. 💙

💧 Safety starts with awareness. Take a moment to identify nearby water in your neighborhood and note the closest location to your home. Knowing where water is can save precious time in an emergency.

Wandering (or elopement) is a serious safety concern—especially when water is nearby. Drowning remains the leading cause of death following elopement in the autism community.
🔹 Children with autism face a drowning risk 160× higher than the general pediatric population
🔹 In 2024, 91% of U.S. wandering fatalities were caused by drowning
🔹 On average, seven autistic children die each month after wandering or bolting away—most often due to water
Awareness, preparation, and prevention save lives. 💙

01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays! May your season be merry, bright, and full of cheer 🎄💫

12/21/2025

Splish splash… we’re taking a holiday dash! 🎄🎅
Wishing everyone a very Happy Holidays! Reminder that there will be no swimming on the below dates.

11/28/2025

Well said Speech Dude!

11/26/2025

We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! Our team will be taking the holiday off, and we will be closed for all sessions throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. Enjoy the break—we’ll see you back in the pool next week! 🍁🦃