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Re:Ask HN: How to keep water-obsessed autistic child from wa... by Zenst on Friday July 22, 2022 @07:52AM (#32190964)
Get one of those water fountain pumps you can put in the bath so they get that flowing water vibe they crave.

Also suggest swimmming leasons and from there maybe a swimming club.

Saying this as worked for me.

Re:Ask HN: How to keep water-obsessed autistic child from wa... by wsostt on Saturday July 23, 2022 @12:11PM (#32204645)
We had a small hand pump toy that would suck up the tub water and spray it. It was a manual pump so it taught cause/effect which is critical for development.

Second the swimming lessons. I have two daughters with a rare genetic condition and they are obsessed with swimming in the pool. My older is physically challenged, wears AFO legs braces, has a seriously disturbed gait, and frequently uses a chair when we’re out in public. But she can swim non-stop for an hour. Great exercise, great strength building, great for safety. I feel like her freedom in the water is an escape from her limitations on land. :D