Having a child with special needs doesn’t always allow for easy water introduction. That is until we met Hannah. My autistic non-speaking daughter started swim lessons with Hannah in the winter of 2019/2020. Covid hit and our time with Hannah in the water was sidelined. When we were finally able to return her to her swim lessons my daughter had received her autism diagnosis. During that time she was weary of everyone and even more weary of unfamiliar situations.  I’m sure many parents of babies and young toddlers during that time could relate. The lack of social isolation and my daughter’s way of processing her world around her could have ended in disaster for her swimming future. But thankfully for us, because of Hannah, it did not. It ended up with the most fantastic outcome. Fast forward three years of swim lessons and to the summer of 2024 and our precious girl at five years old became a swimmer. Not only will this gift of water security give our daughter a lifetime of happiness but most importantly a lifetime of safety. For years to come  her body and her mind will be strengthened with each new swim day. We can thank Hannah for that! Hannah was more than patient with our daughter’s timing in the water. She allowed our daughter to find her own rhythm and love for swimming in her own unique way. We cannot thank Hannah enough for all that she has taught our sweet girl. She has given her guidance during those precious moments in the water all while never doubting her capabilities. It’s bittersweet to have our lessons come to an end but this outcome is everything we could have hoped for.  Hannah has given our daughter the gift of water independence.

From a grateful mother’s heart, 

Thank you Hannah. 

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You mean the world to us and thank you for being such an impactful part to our girls team of amazing teachers and caregivers! 

We have had the privilege of knowing Hannah for over 3 1/2 years. Our daughter began to swim with Hannah when she was 4 months old. As parents, Hannah has given us the confidence and skills through each session to help our daughter feel confident in the water. 

​Our daughter has enjoyed each swim session and is always excited for her next session with Hannah. She has helped us navigate the fear as first-time parents and introduced our daughter to the water. Seeing the progress of each session has been so rewarding. More do over the years. Hannah is our daughter’s swim instructor and has become family to us.

Working with Hannah had been life changing. The bond I have developed with my daughter through our time in water have become some of the most cherished and precious moments I have with my litter girl. Rayna is not even 2 yet and already she can climb in and out of the pool that has no stairs just a ladder.

Every fear I had surrounding water has been drastically improved with the help of Hannah's calm, kind and gentle approach. I would say the changes in ME are what truly shock me. Everyday I know I can confidently enter the pool with Rayna and know she will be okay. Know we can handle it together. Rayna is so close to swimming on her own and I counted down the days until I could have Rayna in the Water with Hannah again. She is worth the investment and I honestly have never met anyone who loves water as much as Hannah. Water is a window into each of our souls and Hannah is the Water Whisperer.

Thank you Hannah for everything you have taught Rayna and I and continue to teach us. We are blessed to know you and be able to work with you.