Can Aspies usually not swim?

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21 Apr 2014, 2:51 am

I was an excellent swimmer. I don't remember a time when I couldn't swim. I used to swim competitively but I started not liking it because of the noise of everyone in the pool area. I could never dive properly off the blocks though.

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21 Apr 2014, 8:10 am

One thing that I haven't been able to deal with is swimming in beachwater because I was afraid the sea salt and other substances like algae would get in my eyes.

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21 Apr 2014, 10:09 am

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Kingdomofrats, I just read your blog entry and saw your pics. Those are great pics. It sounds like you and mum are doing really great in the water. I used to teach swimming and one of my specialties was fear of the water students. I know how difficult it is for them to get in and enjoy it. Please tell mum that I am so proud of her for getting in the water. I really am. Thank you for linking your blog. I really enjoy reading it.

will do skibum!

she isnt coming swimming this week as she says she cant afford it but she loves it in the shallow pool as it helps her with her back osteo arthritis.

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21 Apr 2014, 10:26 am

Just to clarify, I can swim above water and hold breath under. I just can't swim while holding breath under. It's more of a multi-tasking thing. I've never tried in anything higher than my height, though.

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21 Apr 2014, 11:15 am

Swimming underwater isn't that bad, but it does make you get tired a bit faster. Of course I've only done that in pool water, where it's clear.

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21 Apr 2014, 12:49 pm

Except for holding your breath. Swimming underwater is a lot easier then swimming above since you spend almost 3/4 of your energy trying to keep your head above the water. when you are under water. you reach a point of neutral buoyancy.

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21 Apr 2014, 12:53 pm

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Clay Something, I forget his last name, is Aspie and the best surfer in the world. I should think that he can swim.

Marzo I think, he is an inspiration to us all.

It's so fun to watch him surf. He really is amazing. And cute too!

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21 Apr 2014, 12:56 pm

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My timing was never great off the blocks either. I wonder if that could be an Aspie related thing. Large muscle coordination and timing and all that.

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21 Apr 2014, 12:57 pm

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One thing that I haven't been able to deal with is swimming in beachwater because I was afraid the sea salt and other substances like algae would get in my eyes.

You have to try different goggles to see what fits. A well fitted goggle will make a seal around your eyes and be very comfortable and nothing will get in.

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21 Apr 2014, 1:00 pm

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skibum wrote:

will do skibum!

she isnt coming swimming this week as she says she cant afford it but she loves it in the shallow pool as it helps her with her back osteo arthritis.

That is so great that it helps her back. We had some warm water pools in one of the places I worked and those were fantastic for arthritis patients. I used to love to swim laps in them since I could really relax. Competitive swim temperature is supposed to be 78 degrees (F) but I always loved swimming laps in the arthritis pools because they were around 86. Most people hated that because it was too hot for them but I loved it since I freeze very easily.

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21 Apr 2014, 1:54 pm

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micfranklin wrote:

One thing that I haven't been able to deal with is swimming in beachwater because I was afraid the sea salt and other substances like algae would get in my eyes.

You have to try different goggles to see what fits. A well fitted goggle will make a seal around your eyes and be very comfortable and nothing will get in.

Maybe I should actually get goggles first, and that way the problem won't be there.

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21 Apr 2014, 2:03 pm

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micfranklin wrote:

One thing that I haven't been able to deal with is swimming in beachwater because I was afraid the sea salt and other substances like algae would get in my eyes.

You have to try different goggles to see what fits. A well fitted goggle will make a seal around your eyes and be very comfortable and nothing will get in.

Maybe I should actually get goggles first, and that way the problem won't be there.

They are not too expensive so I would certainly try them. You might go through a few different ones to find the right fit. They will be tight but comfy and they should not leak at all if they fit. If you have a pool with a pro shop sometimes you can try them on before you buy them. Not all pr shops do that but I know of one in my are that does so some others might as well.

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