sensory issues

[tiredmelly]

Just wondering if anyone could advise me:

My DS(3) has sensory issues and everytime I take my DD for her swimming lesson he is just inconsolable. I think it may be because of his auditory sensory issues which have been becoming more of an issue as he get older.

Does anyone have any ideas of what I could do to lessen the anguish for him?

I have no chice but to take him when my DH is at work, which is most weeks.

Auditory Integration Training

The Out Of Synch child

Ear defenders

The Listening Program

Therapeutic Listening

But why does he have to go to swimming lessons?

im no expert but my son also is very sensory not only too noise but also light,as its the baths ,its a noise issue .try something like ear plugs,just 2 muffle out echoes.the soft ones for travel on planes are worth a try,as they are rubber and soft.good luck hope it works.

I have no one else who could care for him while I take my DD to her lessons, and I don't really want her to miss out on learning to swim and being confident in water.

I will look into all that you have suggested.

He may not be ok with ear plugs as he has issues with wearing new clothes, teeth and hair brushing.

ds (when he was younger) used to keep a blanket over his head while dd had her swimming lessons and found it easiest in his pushchair (his own space).

Swimming is now one of his favourite activities.

I do try to keep him in his pushchair as otherwise he all over the place.. as soon as we step foot from the changing room to the pool side he startsgetting upset.

Funnily enough we played peek a boo a bit today with my jacket.. and for the 3-5 mins that took place he was ok.

I've not actually started him with lessons yet but have been meaning to give it a go, maybe that might help a little?!

Personally, I would let him miss out on learning to swim. Is the distress he is in really worth it? He can always try again when he is older... There are far more important things for him to learn, then how to swim.

He isn't DS learning to swim, it's my DD's swimming lesson.
I have to take DS most of the time due to my husband's shifts at work.

ds didn't actually have his dx when dd started her lessons - he was only just 2 and got his dx just prior to 3. I also used to take a bag of bribes (juice, apple etc as well as spinning type toys to entertain him.

If it is the poolside itself is there anywhere else you can stand? Or even stay a little longer in the changing room to shorten the difficult time. I know its not ideal but sometimes we just have to do these things.