Adapted Aquatics for Children with Autism

Catalog description

This course is designed to enable children with Autism to experience water, fun, safety and success. Students will assist children with autism, under faculty supervision, in a one-to-one teaching ration using a developmental skill progression model from acclimation to water, to movement exploration in water, to floating and pre-beginner swim skills. Through lecture, laboratory and hands-on experience, students will also learn about autism and how to adapt aquatic activities to meet each child's needs. The application of principles of safety in the aquatic environment is always emphasized.