Summer Splash has always been a family-favorite summer activity. Swimmers on the spectrum of all ages enjoy a private, sensory-friendly event with other families. But for one mother and daughter, it became so much more.
Melinda and her daughter Lila who attended for the first time last year. She describes that experience as being “truly life-changing.”
“For the first time, I didn’t have to worry about Lila stimming or having a meltdown in public. Instead, she was surrounded by people who understood her. Kids and teens would excitedly come up and ask us about our favorite color, car, movie or whatever special interest they were passionate about at the moment, and their parents smiled knowingly at each other with zero need to apologize.”
Melinda and Lila recalled feeling “seen, accepted and celebrated.” In fact, the experience was so powerful that they knew they had to attend again this year!
“The experience was eye-opening, emotional and incredibly meaningful for both of us.”
Learn more about our summer programs, like Summer Splash, on our Events Page.
