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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think it's such a unique problem just not many people who can address it. It's probably not just about getting his hair wet but also positioning himself physically to be able to get his hair wet. If he only wants to be where he can touch the bottom it could be control, sensory, and/or fear of drowning. I think its important not to get into "arguments." The arguing is just another way for him to exert control and avoid something he's scared to or doesn't want to do. If a previous teacher dunked him unexpectedly, it probably scared him and made him feel out of control. Find someone who will work on building his trust as well as his confidence. So if he's in the pool, you could work on hopping on one foot, jumping with two feet, pulling his knees up to his chest then landing on his feet, bending his knees and treading water with his arms. All of these things can be done in the shallow end and without putting his head in the water.[/quote]
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