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Autism Swim Modules

Autism Swim are the world leaders in inclusive aquatics and offers the only certification worldwide, specific to neurodiversity and aquatics.

Children on the autism spectrum are 160 times more likely to drown than their peers. Autism Swim is on a mission to change this, and ensure aquatics becomes inclusive for everyone!

Everyone learns differently. All participants have specific needs, goals and preferences when it comes to learning styles, sensory needs, behaviour considerations, the environment and communication. Autism Swim is here to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to adapt your teaching methodologies to these needs, goals and preferences of every participant. STA is very proud to partner with Autism Swim to bring you a collection of short modules (shown below) to up-skill you in certain areas.

Together, let’s make aquatics inclusive!

Programmes

Diverse Learners Extension Course

4 x ½ STA CPD Points

Take your neuroinclusive practice further with this focused extension course designed to help you confidently support a wider range of diverse learners in aquatic environments.

Communication

½ STA CPD Points

Develop skills to understand and communicate with participants in ways that work best for them.

1 Developmental CIMSPA CPD Point

Behaviour Support

½ STA CPD Points

Learn neuroaffirming strategies to understand and support behaviour, focusing on strengths, goals, and preferences.

1 Developmental CIMSPA CPD Point

ADHD

½ STA CPD Points

Learn to support participants with ADHD in aquatics using neuroaffirming, strengths-based strategies for inclusion.

1 Developmental CIMSPA CPD Point

Neurodiversity and Aquatics

½ STA CPD Points

Explore strategies, aids, and supports to help neurodiverse participants thrive in aquatic environments.

1 Developmental CIMSPA CPD Point

Introduction to Neurodiversity

½ STA CPD Points

In this module we talk through what characteristics we might see in our participants who are Neurodiverse, and how we can support their needs, preferences and goals in aquatic sessions.

1 Developmental CIMSPA CPD Point

Drowning Prevention

½ STA CPD Points

Drowning isn’t always obvious. Learn key signs and proactive strategies to keep participants safe in the water.

Skill Building

½ STA CPD Points

Support skill development in aquatics through flexible, respectful strategies that build confidence, maintain autonomy, and promote inclusive experiences.

Visual Supports

½ STA CPD Points

Explore practical ways to implement visual supports to guide participants and increase engagement.

Wandering and Elopement

½ STA CPD Points

Prevent, identify, and respond safely to wandering and elopement in neurodivergent participants.

Building Rapport

½ STA CPD Points

Learn how to build meaningful rapport to engage participants and support their aquatic goals.

Inclusive Pathways

½ STA CPD Points

Explore inclusive pathways in aquatics, using flexible, neuroaffirming approaches to build confidence and participation.

Supporting Flexible Thinking

½ STA CPD Points

Support flexible thinking in neurodivergent participants, using strategies and case studies to navigate uncertainty.