Camp-goers ride crest of a wave as progress seen in children with autism

The benefits of water and surfing for children with autism are manifold.

Camp-goers ride crest of a wave as progress seen in children with autism

Water calms them; it also allows the sensation of deep pressure on their bodies — something which is proven to be therapeutic; it allows the children a chance to socialise; and most importantly, it’s plain old fun.

“Kids with autism, they just don’t get to have enough fun,” says Nollaig Hayes, mother of 10-year-old Sean.

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