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Autism Swim

International Water Safety and Swimming Specialists in Autism Spectrum Disorder

WHY AUTISM SWIM

150

children are diagnosed with ASD every hour. That’s about 1.3 million diagnosed every year.

160

That’s how many times more likely drowning occurrence is for someone with ASD than a child without.

91%

of parents in our community have left other aquatic services due to them not understanding their child’s needs.

Autism Swim’s mission is to allow everyone the same opportunity to thrive and survive in the water.

 

 

We work with people of all ages and all abilities, to ensure they have opportunities and the right support in place to meet water safety and swimming goals.

Our services are multi-faceted, to ensure our participants receive adequate support by everyone who plays a role in their life. These services have been listed below.

Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be kept informed on the launch of our water safety game/app, which is coming very soon. VERY exciting times!

 

 

Huge thank you Autism Swim for the swim instructor course. It was great to learn from experienced professionals about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and considerations I need to make in the aquatic environment. In fact, the knowledge and ideas I have gained have transformed the way I approach all of my swim lessons and students.
It was really convenient to able to complete the initial training online and in my own time. Receiving new and refresher material every month helps keep my training current. Anytime I have had a query or needed some extra support, Autism Swim have been there for me.
The wandering and drowning statistics for those with ASD are alarming and I am proud to be a part of the Autism Swim community who are helping to make a change.

Audrey, Swim Instructor

“Words cannot express how fantastic this program has been for our family. Thank you for turning this into a dream come true experience and for all your efforts in teaching water safety, confidence and strength to these beautiful human beings living with ASD.”

- Alicia, mother of child with ASD

“I attended the Course last week and found it to be a wealth of information. The content of the course was made extremely interesting by a facilitator whose fluid presentation saw the day fly!!
The factual information I gathered during the course will be easy to apply to clients with Autism. I highly recommend attending this course if an opportunity arises”.

- Shari, Swimming Instructor

“Words cannot express how fantastic this program has been for our family. Thank you for turning this into a dream come true experience and for all your efforts in teaching water safety, confidence and strength to these beautiful human beings living with ASD. Ayla has overcome her fear of waves and enjoys the water with a new level of confidence she previously didn’t have. We would love to be a part of all future programs like this that you may run!”

- Yasmin, mother of child with ASD
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What services do we offer?

  1. We certify swimming instructors and aquatic therapists as Autism Swim Approved. This means that they are equipped with training, resources, skills and support in order to most effectively teach their swimmers with other abilities. To find your closest Autism Swim Approved provider, please visit our locations page.
  2. We work with parents, so they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and practical skills on all things wandering and drowning prevention.
  3. We run a range of events , including modified nippers and surf awareness. We also equip others to run their own events, including Surf Life Saving Clubs and therapists.
  4. We ensure the community is educated on their role in keeping everyone safe and happy around the water, and striving to ensure that inclusivity becomes the norm.