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It’s Summer . . . Day Camp or Overnight Camp!!

We are excited to offer two great camps this summer. Day Camp Mighty Mind | Darien, CT | July 22 – August 9, 2013 Camp Mighty Mind is a fun-filled movement – and activity-based program that your kids will love. This intensive and engaging day camp for children aged 5-12 is designed to improve weak [...]

2013 Spring Training Opportunities – Boston/New Jersey

Boston, Burlington Marriot Friday, May 17  Swim Whisperers Saturday, May 18 Totally Treatment NJ, Randolph YMCA Sunday, June 2 Totally Treatment Monday, June 3 Swim Whisperers   Click Here For Workshop Details

In Honor of Joey Gay

Like the rest of the world, we at Angelfish Therapy were shocked and devastated by the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary last month, and our hearts go out to all of the victims, their families, and the Newtown community. Newtown has been our base of operations for years, as well as a home for [...]

Angelfish Therapy Goes International!

Come See Us in Spain in July 2013 This July, for four days, you’ll find co-owners Ailene Tisser and Cindy Freedman at Sanlúcar de Barrameda, in the Cádiz province, in the Cádiz province, where we’ll be speaking, teaching, and providing hands-on training about aquatic therapy techniques and treatments for children with sensory and motor issues. [...]

We’re Hiring!

Are you a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist who’s good with children, and would like to consider a career as a pediatric aquatic therapist? Are you a swim instructor, aquatics professional, or therapy student who’s interested in teaching children with sensory, motor, and anxiety issues how to swim? Are you somebody with office [...]

Parent Appreciation Party – June 9th

Are you the parent of a child who’s spent time in the pool with one of our aquatic therapists or swim instructors?  Or has your child been to one of our summer camps? Then we invite you to attend our 3rd Semi-Annual Parent Appreciation Party, being held June 9th at the Trackside in Wilton, CT. [...]

Today is World Autism Awareness Day

So many of our wonderful clients, both past and present, have come to us because of an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. And they’re not alone. Last week, the CDC released findings that raised estimates about the number of children in the U.S. with autism to 1 in 88 (previously, it was estimated at 1 in [...]

No … Thank YOU!!!

We just want to take a moment to say thanks to the many clients who have reached out to us with kind words about Angelfish recently.  The heartwarming stories we hear — about children who look forward to their weekly sessions, who are enjoying increased mobility, who are able to focus better in school — [...]

Jump into your suit, grab your coffee and leave for work!

Jump into your suit, grab your coffee and leave for work! This daily ritual takes on a very literal meaning if you choose to work in the water with children on the spectrum. Many of us have experienced the sensory seeking child who loves the pool. Let’s talk about this phenomenon first. The hydrostatic pressure [...]

What is Water Therapy

Working in the water allows children to perform and learn movements that would otherwise be too difficult to do on land.