Well whatever it is, I'm grateful we found a way to incorporate it in a way that she really likes.
Please don't take this as I wasn't rooting for my child, but when I signed her up for swim team, I really didn't think she would learn how to "swim". I just was hoping for a proficient doggy paddle so she wouldn't drown if she happened to fall in the pool. But something seemed to click into place for her and my mommy instinct says it's the repetitive rythmic movement that did it. When you posted your info it popped out at me and I was like: "YES"!
Her movement, walking, running, skipping, dancing has always been somewhat "off". So slight, though, it's almost as if you notice something isn't quite right but can't quite put your finger on it. But I do think other kids pick up on this especially on the playground. I've noticed her momements seem much more like the other kids now. It's very very subtle but I've noticed it. Maybe it's one of those mom things.
She's expressed her desire to join winter swim team and I'm definately going to sign her up.
There is so much about the brain that they don't know, but researchers are on the cusp of figuring out some really amazing things, IMHO.
