This sounds as if it's written from the POV of one of your students, maybe a boy who's on the autism spectrum? It's really well done.

I guess that would make you Mrs. S, then. :D

I think this would be a fun outing for just about anyone, unless the timeline stress became too overwhelming (as it almost did for Link). And for your special kids, it might be a rare opportunity to work together as a team and get a concrete result!

I also understand Link's issues with water in the eyes all too well. ALL water-- tap, chlorinated, or salt--stings. I don't know how other people stand it!