The Autism Swim Neurodiversity & Aquatics Certification is the world’s first professional certification focused on neurodiversity in aquatic environments.
Developed by expert clinicians across Occupational Therapy, Behaviour Support, Speech and Language Pathology, and Physiotherapy, it provides aquatic professionals with evidence-informed, neuroaffirming strategies to support neurodivergent participants safely, confidently, and inclusively in real-world aquatic settings.
This certification is ideal for:
Aquatic Providers: Swim Instructors, Coaches, Lifeguards, Program Coordinators, Team Leaders.
Allied Health Professionals: Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists.
Families + Community: Parents, Caregivers, Support Workers and Educators.
What you will gain:
- Practical, neuroaffirming tools and strategies
- Skills to enhance engagement, participation and safety
- Internationally recognised Certification
Contains 10 interactive learning modules:
- Introduction to neurodiversity
- Communication
- Behaviour support
- Building rapport
- Visual supports
- Co-occurring conditions
- Drowning prevention
- Neurodiversity and aquatics
- Skill building
- Wandering and elopement