On today’s show Shannon welcomes Dr. Molly O’Shea to talk about water safety and the terrible statistics surrounding drowning and children on the spectrum. Goldfish Swim School has a new program to help swimmers be safe in and around the water. The jargon is Antecedent Modification.
00:00 Disclaimer
00:00:46 Show Intro + What’s Ahead
00:01:39 California Medi-Cal Advocacy Update
00:05:15 Personal Reflection + Gratitude
00:07:16 Autism Community & Show Mission
00:07:35 How to Watch + Follow the Show
00:09:52 Jargon of the Day: Antecedent Basics
00:18:45 Guest Intro: Dr. Molly O’Shea
00:21:07 Autism & Attraction to Water Risks
00:23:30 Why Swim Skills Are Critical
00:24:00 Goldfish Swim Schools Overview
00:25:05 Sensory-Friendly Swim Programs
00:29:08 How Swim Lessons Work by Age
00:33:04 Big Life Journal & Goal Setting
00:37:58 Autism & Drowning Risk Statistics
00:39:10 Water Safety Basics (Life Jackets & Supervision)
00:40:35 Layers of Protection (Fences, Locks, Alarms)
00:43:48 “Water Watcher” Safety Strategy
00:44:18 Real-Life Drowning Story (Impact)
00:47:15 CPR & Emergency Preparedness
00:48:43 Why Swim Skills Must Be Repeated
00:50:39 Why Swim Lessons Are Prevention
00:51:21 Pediatric Practice for Neurodivergent Kids
00:54:05 ABA + Real-World Social Skills Discussion
01:01:16 Practicing Skills Beyond the Home
01:05:05 Final Thoughts + Takeaways
01:06:56 Closing + Outro