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Hello! Safe, playful, and empowering in every splash. Everyone is welcome in our Wave!
Im McDade with McWave
Personalized swim lessons for all abilities, with a heart for neurodivergent kids, special needs swimmers & those on the spectrum.
Summer cannot come soon enough! I’m ready for another nonstop exciting swim season!!!
08/28/2025
After juggling with my logo for seemingly, an eternity. I made the final call and then had some McWave gear made finally!! I'm so happy with the final product ❤️
SHOUT OUT TO CHRIS! 🥰🥰
This is a PSA - a PARENT service announcement.📣
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Myth Busting and always on my water safety game
❤️❤️ From vision to thread!! Watching the McWave logo get stitched into reality is WILD. Shoutout to my brother-in-law for bringing the brand to life 💪🌊
08/06/2025
A parent shared a photo of me with her son who’s autistic and has Down syndrome and wrote about how much he’s grown in the water.
This is why I do what I do.
Because every kid deserves to feel safe, strong, and free in the water.
And moments like this remind me it’s working ❤️❤️ congratulation to GAVIN!
Me and Mr. Oak have worked together before, so there’s already some trust between us. The upset reaction at the beginning? Totally valid — I pulled him away from an activity he was fully engaged in, and he wasn’t thrilled about it.
But watch what happens: despite the initial resistance, he nailed the dive dunk. Mouth closed, body calm, totally composed — and then he just went right back to his activity like nothing happened.
This is such a great example of what we do: support kids through emotional moments so they can come out stronger, more confident, and thriving in the water!
Calm, cool, and collected, she dives to the bottom of a 7 ft pool and scoops up toys like it’s nothing. 😊
Plant that seed of self-confidence 🌱 and watch these kids take off. Watching it happen is the best part of my job. ❤️
What you don’t see? The depth of what’s really going on.
This isn’t just toy retrieval — it’s emotional regulation, breath control, body awareness, and the mental focus to move downward when every instinct says float up.
It’s fun, but it’s full-body, mind-body work. Strength, trust, and calm under pressure all building beneath the surface. 😎
You have to be patient and you have to incorporate fun, real fun into lessons
08/01/2025
**Subject:** Help Us Save Lives: Support Swim Lessons for Autistic Children
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🚨 **Drowning is the #1 cause of death for autistic children*
but together, we can change that.
My name is Molly McDade
and I run MCWAVW SMIM , a swim school dedicated to providing **affordable, one-on-one lessons** for autistic and neurodivergent children. Many families struggle to find instructors trained in sensory-friendly, trauma-informed methods which is why I’ve made it my mission to fill this gap.
**The Challenge:**
- Indoor pool rentals, insurance, and specialized training are costly.
- To keep lessons accessible, I charge just **$30 per half-hour**far below market rates.
- But as demand grows, I need helpsecuring a winter pool location to continue lifesaving lessons year-round.
**How You Can Help:**
I’ve started a **[GoFundMe]to cover:
✔ **Heated pool space** for winter lessons
✔ **Scholarships** for families in need
✔ **Safety equipment** (flotation devices, sensory tools)
**Why This Matters:**
- Autistic children are **160x more likely to drown** than their peers.
- Swimming isn’t just a skill—it’s a **survival tool** for kids who wander.
- Every $30 donated = **one lesson** for a child who otherwise couldn’t afford it.
LOOK UP MCWAVE SWIM on Facebook and here is the GoFundMe link **Subject:** Help Us Save Lives: Support Swim Lessons for Autistic Children
**Post Text:**
🚨 **Drowning is the #1 cause of death for autistic children**—but together, we can change that.
My name is **[Your Name]**, and I run **[Your Business Name]**, a swim school dedicated to providing **affordable, one-on-one lessons** for autistic and neurodivergent children. Many families struggle to find instructors trained in sensory-friendly, trauma-informed methods—which is why I’ve made it my mission to fill this gap.
**The Challenge:**
- Indoor pool rentals, insurance, and specialized training are costly.
- To keep lessons accessible, I charge just **$30 per half-hour**—far below market rates.
- But as demand grows, I need help **securing a winter pool location** to continue lifesaving lessons year-round.
**How You Can Help:**
I’ve started a **[GoFundMe](Your Link Here)** to cover:
✔ **Heated pool space** for winter lessons
✔ **Scholarships** for families in need
✔ **Safety equipment** (flotation devices, sensory tools)
VISIT: McWave Swim at Facebook and here is the fundraiser!
Thanks! Together, I think we can all make a difference!
Donate to Help Special Needs Kids Learn to Swim Safely!, organized by Molly Mcdade Why I’m Asking For Help: Supporting Special Needs Swim Instruction … Molly Mcdade needs your support for Help Special Needs Kids Learn to Swim Safely!
07/23/2025
Ms. Ashley Vancleef put on a wonderful sensory friendly access to the keys game last night!!! . The Parent Resource center is designed to help families navigate the complexities of the world and systems to get the support they need. Wonderful evening. Wonderful event. Wonderful human being. 👏 Give it up! 👏
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