Allison Okkers
“My 5 year old daughter Reilly was diagnosed with Autism 2 years ago and like every mom all I really want is for my child to be happy and have a sense of belonging.
Reilly who is completely nonverbal, not potty trained and who cannot function socially always loved being in water, so naturally I enrolled her in a swimming school. Within weeks she was having complete meltdowns every time we came close to the school or the instructor. I then decided to withdraw her.
In Feb this year I met Rushana and Masoodh. The passion they displayed for what they do is what urged me to give swimming another shot.
Since Reilly has been with little mermaids, not only has she improved with her swimming but it has helped her with overall discipline, it’s given her the courage to try new things, she is now able to follow instruction and its helped her immensely with her social skills.
Thank you to Masoodh, Rushana and little mermaid swimming school for the love, patience and energy u put into every lesson. Thank you for allowing my special child to have that sense of inclusion and most importantly a moment where she can be just a regular kid.
I now have a very special, Happy little mermaid of my own”.
Allison Okkers – Mom of Reilly
Tracey Palmer
My son was turning 2 when he started at Little M with loads of tears today he loves his swim school & looks forward to his class. From watching him excel in his swimming it even encouraged me to go for lessons. Best decision we made sending him to Little Mermaids
Ps - Shana & Masoodh are awesome.
