Testimonials
Madi
Earlier this summer, my husband and I set a goal to enroll our 4 year old
daughter Madi in ISR swimming lessons. Even though she had received group swimming lessons every summer, she had developed a fear of going underwater or "sinking to the bottom." She refused to enter the pool without a floating ring, and she would panic if water got on her face. We knew she needed swimming lessons that would teach her skills she would retain to allow her to be comfortable in the water, and more importantly, protect herself should the unthinkable happen.
Unfortunately, because we are a single income family with a special needs child, the cost of ISR was just too much for our family to handle. But thanks to Helping Hands Seminole and our ISR instructor Yvonne
Mouser, we are now the proud parents of a little mermaid! Madi is a different child in the water than she was just a few weeks ago. She asks every day if she can go swim at a pool, and she loves to show off for our family and friends. We are thrilled that Madi has found a confidence in the water that she lacked, and just as important are the safety skills ISR has taught her. Madi can now swim, flip to floating on her back to conserve energy and breathe, and then flip to swimming again when she's ready. She knows to look for an exit such as the wall
or the steps, or to float and wait for help to arrive.
Without Helping Hands Seminole, none of this would have been possible. Our entire family extends
our sincerest thanks, and we can now look forward to many summers of swimming and splashing with our little mermaid!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rouse
daughter Madi in ISR swimming lessons. Even though she had received group swimming lessons every summer, she had developed a fear of going underwater or "sinking to the bottom." She refused to enter the pool without a floating ring, and she would panic if water got on her face. We knew she needed swimming lessons that would teach her skills she would retain to allow her to be comfortable in the water, and more importantly, protect herself should the unthinkable happen.
Unfortunately, because we are a single income family with a special needs child, the cost of ISR was just too much for our family to handle. But thanks to Helping Hands Seminole and our ISR instructor Yvonne
Mouser, we are now the proud parents of a little mermaid! Madi is a different child in the water than she was just a few weeks ago. She asks every day if she can go swim at a pool, and she loves to show off for our family and friends. We are thrilled that Madi has found a confidence in the water that she lacked, and just as important are the safety skills ISR has taught her. Madi can now swim, flip to floating on her back to conserve energy and breathe, and then flip to swimming again when she's ready. She knows to look for an exit such as the wall
or the steps, or to float and wait for help to arrive.
Without Helping Hands Seminole, none of this would have been possible. Our entire family extends
our sincerest thanks, and we can now look forward to many summers of swimming and splashing with our little mermaid!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rouse
Swimming in Oviedo Testimonial
We'll be the first to admit that we were skeptical about ISR. We signed up our 21-month old daughter with the sole expectation at the end of her lessons for her to comfortable in the water. Neither of us really thought she'd actually learn to save herself, let alone swim. Well, we are both positively stunned at what Yvonne taught our daughter. STUNNED! In less than 6 weeks, she can swim-float-swim across a pool and can swim underwater...with no assistance!
Beyond that, she has developed a true love for swimming and is always underwater with a big smile on her face. In the event she were to unexpectedly fall into a body of water, we both feel very confident that she would be able to either roll back to a float and get someone's attention, or swim-float-swim her way to the side, stairs or somewhere she could touch. 6 weeks ago, she would simply sink straight to the bottom. I have friends that opted to do the cheaper group lessons and have been doing them for over 2 months and none of their kids can
even roll back to a float, let alone swim. Well, you get what you pay for. We paid for invaluable one-on-one time with a highly-qualified instructor and we now have a fish for a toddler. We cannot recommend Yvonne or ISR enough! Please do this program...you will be absolutely amazed at what your little ones are capable of learning!
Melissa & Michael of Oviedo, FL 2011
Yvonne is fantastic with the children. She is focused and dilligent, and was sucessful in training my 7 month old the ISR techniques after just a few weeks. Her passion is evident every day, with every child.
Rachel G.
Sydney and Spencer's Story
Letter of Recommendation for Yvonne Mouser: Yvonne taught my daughter, Sydney age 3, and my son, Spencer age 2, the infant swim Self-Rescue™ techniques during the summer of 2007. We had recently relocated from New Jersey to Orlando. Our new home had a pool and our children did not know how to swim. We had heard of the Infant Swim Resource program from a neighbor. We had our reservations, but decided to give it a try. It was one of the best decisions that we have ever made for our children. During the first week, it was difficult to listen to our children cry as they did not like the water. Yvonne did an excellent job in showing us that our children were progressing. Through her confidence and reassuring demeanor, we noticed how much our children were learning. It should also be noted that our children responded differently to Yvonne's teaching. Yvonne seamlessly and naturally adjusted to meet each child's needs. All I can say is Amazing, Unbelievable, and Forever Thankful. Yvonne taught my children how to survive in the water. Sydney and Spencer are able to swim - float - swim across our pool. Starting from a point of being scared and crying to be in the water, it is amazing that today; Sydney and Spencer absolutely love to be in the water. They are able to jump into the deep end of the pool and swim – float - swim to safety. Whenever we travel and stay at hotels, we are always stopped and questioned about how well our children swim. How old are they? What only 3 and 4? How did you teach them? That is when we explain ISR and how the program works. After watching our children in the pool, the conversations always end with – I must sign my kids up or tell my children or friends about ISR. It would be our pleasure to share about our experience.
Sincerely,
Pamela and Timothy R
Sincerely,
Pamela and Timothy R
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Hi Yvonne
I wanted to share with you what happened today at the pool.
We were swimming at the community pool with friends. Avery was playing in a fountain a few feet from the pool. She ran to the pool to watch the other children playing when she lost her footing and fell in. I did not jump in after her but I knelt down by the edge of the pool, waiting to see what she would do next. She went right into her float and took a few breaths. Then she turned on to her stomach and swam to the side of the pool and pulled herself out. She was a little shocked and fussed when I picked her up, but she was safe.
Avery finished ISR lessons one week ago. Who would have thought she would be in a situation in which she would have to use the skills learned in ISR just one week after her last lesson.
We can't thank you enough for all you have done for Avery. You were the most enthusiastic teacher we could have ever hoped for. No matter how many children you swam, you were always positive, loving, and patient (with Mom and Dad too).
Thank You.
Brett and Alisa G
I wanted to share with you what happened today at the pool.
We were swimming at the community pool with friends. Avery was playing in a fountain a few feet from the pool. She ran to the pool to watch the other children playing when she lost her footing and fell in. I did not jump in after her but I knelt down by the edge of the pool, waiting to see what she would do next. She went right into her float and took a few breaths. Then she turned on to her stomach and swam to the side of the pool and pulled herself out. She was a little shocked and fussed when I picked her up, but she was safe.
Avery finished ISR lessons one week ago. Who would have thought she would be in a situation in which she would have to use the skills learned in ISR just one week after her last lesson.
We can't thank you enough for all you have done for Avery. You were the most enthusiastic teacher we could have ever hoped for. No matter how many children you swam, you were always positive, loving, and patient (with Mom and Dad too).
Thank You.
Brett and Alisa G
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This is the best program out there. We have been in the program for three years. Yvonne is amazing. She is very patient with her students and truely enjoys teaching this program. Connie S.
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The best thing I have ever done!!!!!!!!!!! You can't put a price on your childs life.
Robin S.
Robin S.
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Amazing isn't a high enough rating. I am stunned and continually impressed with what my 18 month old son has learned in the pool. He can float on his back, unassisted, for more than a minute. And while his swim technique is not Michael Phelps - he sure can get to where he wants to go. I feel SO MUCH SAFER having him know how to survive in the water under his own skills. Living in Florida, one of my biggest worry is all of the pools, lakes, retention ponds around us, and that an "Accident" (as they always are)would be fatal to my son, my biggest blessing in life. THANK YOU YVONNE... for your patience, your persistence, your calming skill set to help my child reach this goal. Susan S.
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Yvonne is an outstanding swim instructor! She is patient, kind, and very encouraging to all of her students. This is especially important for children who are fearful of water! The children may start out crying, but it is amazing how quickly they transform into skilled and willing participants! Emily V.
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Vavonne is the greatest!!!!!! Michelle A.
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I can't say enough good things about ISR and Yvonne!! I now have 4 kids who are strong, confident swimmers a complete contrast from what they were when they started the program can't say enough good things about it!!! Angela A.
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Yvonne is patient with the kids and professional. My 2 year old fell in a pool at a party and used the skills Yvonne taught him to float on his back until he caught his breath and then turned and grabbed the wall. She teaches skills that save lives and my newborn will take lessons with her as soon as he is old enough. Lisa G.
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WOW! What more can I say? My 2 yr old swims like a fish now, but most importantly, has the ability - and confidence - to swim/float/swim herself to safety. "Miss Yvonne" is amazingly patient and nuturing. Don't hesitate to sign up for this program you'll be so glad you did... and writing your own review in no time!
Donna S.
Donna S.
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"I highly recommend Yvonne Mouser for her services as an ISR instructor. Her dedication and technique is outstanding. Yvonne explains and demonstrates every step of the learning process for both the child/children and parent. She brings a positive attitude to every session and helps the kids discover wonderful new skills and helps them accomplish this at their own pace. My children are more prepared to handle themselves in a stressful swimming situation because of the ISR instruction."
Lisa R.
Lisa R.
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Three years ago, we moved to the Oviedo area. I was concerned that we wouldn't be able to continue with ISR for our second child. Even though we now do not have a pool, I was still concerned with the potential for drowning because our children come in contact with so many different bodies of water. Luckily, we found Yvonne Mouser. She has been a wonderful instructor for both of our children. She is very patient and calm with the children in the water. My son initially wasn't wanting to kick his feet in the swimming process this year. Ms. Yvonne helped guide him to kick to the step. The progress with my second child has been just as amazing as with my first. We are now having our third child and I will be taking this child to Ms. Yvonne as well. It is well worth the cost to have the safety in knowing that my children could survive in the water if they fell in. ISR is an amazing program. I would highly recommend this program to any parent.
Christine J.
Christine J.
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Our family feels so lucky to have found Yvonne Mouser for our ISR swim instructor. She has been coming to our home to teach our three little ones for three years and we look forward to our lessons each time. Yvonne is very patient and is wonderful with the kids.
We are so glad our pediatrician recommended ISR. As a result of Yvonne’s instruction all of our children have been able to swim-float-swim by the age of two! She has taught them survival skills as well as instilled confidence in themselves.
We are firm believers in ISR and think anyone would be pleased to have Yvonne as their instructor.
The Russo Family
We are so glad our pediatrician recommended ISR. As a result of Yvonne’s instruction all of our children have been able to swim-float-swim by the age of two! She has taught them survival skills as well as instilled confidence in themselves.
We are firm believers in ISR and think anyone would be pleased to have Yvonne as their instructor.
The Russo Family
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Yvonne Mouser taught my twin boys, Reid and Beau ISR techniques in 2009. They completed a refresher course in 2010. We live on a lake and have a swimming pool. Because of their experience with Yvonne, Reid and Beau love to swim. Yvonne is a magnificent instructor; she has a warm and caring personality. She puts both children and parents at ease. I have in the past and will continue to recommend Yvonne and the ISR program to other parents.
Sincerely,
Meg C.
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Sincerely,
Meg C.
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