Are they Autism Swim Approved?If you’re not sure, visit Autism Swim’s website. What are their child protection policies?Consider working with children checks, social media, visitors on … [Read more...] about Top 5 things to look for when selecting a swim centre/instructor for your child.
Trish’s Swimming Instructor Journey
I decided that there was need for swimming teachers when our eldest son was 2, and friends’ 3-year-old son went missing on their farm and was found drowned in the irrigation channel (we lived opposite … [Read more...] about Trish’s Swimming Instructor Journey
Wandering – a community responsibility.
Wandering. What is it, and what are the community responsibilities? Wandering, is also referred to as elopement, fleeing and/or absconding. It’s so common yet very little information and support … [Read more...] about Wandering – a community responsibility.
Do good.
This week, Autism Swim were fortunate to have been invited to attend Purpose. Purpose; which is is an annual convention showcasing purpose-driven business; businesses that tackle responsible … [Read more...] about Do good.
Top Tips for Preparing Your Child for the Sensory Experiences of the Beach – Part 2
By: Rebecca Hunt, Therapy Assistant and Child Educator, Autism Swim In our last blog, we discussed top tips for coping with the many sensory experiences of the beach. In this … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Preparing Your Child for the Sensory Experiences of the Beach – Part 2
Top Tips for Preparing Your Child for the Sensory Experiences of the Beach – Part 1
By: Rebecca Hunt, Therapy Assistant and Child Educator, Autism Swim The beach is a great place to spend the weekend or afternoons with the family during the summer months. … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Preparing Your Child for the Sensory Experiences of the Beach – Part 1
A guide for surviving the holidays (self-care and tips)
Ensure you have time to yourself, purely for relaxation or recreation. Even it is one hour scheduled a week for you to have a cup of tea and read a book, stick to it. Schedule it in so that the … [Read more...] about A guide for surviving the holidays (self-care and tips)
How can you create an ASD-friendly experience for those visiting your workplace (retail or hospitality for example)?
By Erika Gleeson, Senior Behaviour Specialist & Harry Hawkins, Behaviour Support Practitioner 1. Choose to reduce/eradicate sensory experiences at a stipulated time/day each week. Dim your … [Read more...] about How can you create an ASD-friendly experience for those visiting your workplace (retail or hospitality for example)?
How can you make your workplace more ASD-friendly for colleagues?
By Erika Gleeson, Senior Behaviour Specialist & Harry Hawkins, Behaviour Support Practitioner 1. Consider sensory sensitives. Could you modify the lighting and acoustics of your office to … [Read more...] about How can you make your workplace more ASD-friendly for colleagues?
Why we’re not recreation; swimming and the NDIS.
Why Autism Swim lessons are not ‘recreation’. Recently, one of our AS-Approved instructors contacted the NDIS concerning the constantly changing guidelines for registering under … [Read more...] about Why we’re not recreation; swimming and the NDIS.