Requirements: Initial Assessment with an Exercise Physiologist to Assess Swimclusion is the right fit for your child to achieve their goals, or whether they are better suited to an Allied Health Professional.
Water safety programs for children with autism can provide numerous benefits, including physical exercise, sensory integration, and improved social skills. With a friendly environment, step-by-step instruction, and positive reinforcement, children with autism can learn and enjoy water safety in our pool.
Tailored for children on the Autism Spectrum, Swimclusion offers specialised one-on-one water-based therapy sessions supportive environment. Learning to swim is vital for everyone living in Australia. Children on the Autism Spectrum are at a higher risk of drowning than their peers. Swimclusion assists those on the Autism Spectrum to learn the essential skills they need to stay safe in the water, as well as help them with their physical development.
- Develop water safety and drowning prevention skills– how to safely enter and exit bodies of water, becoming familiar with an aquatic environment, breath control and floating;
- Improving gross motor skills– strength, balance and coordination;
- Enhancing fine motor skills– grip, hand and finger strength
- Expanding social and communication skills.
We are Autism Friendly, Autism Swim Approved and AUSTSWIM Recongnised.
Benefits of Water Based Therapy for Autism
The advantages of swimming and aquatic therapy are well known, and they have been shown to be among the most successful kinds of treatment for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Swimming is a great form of exercise for children with autism for several reasons. First, the buoyancy of the water can provide a sense of weightlessness and reduce joint stress, which can be beneficial for children with sensory processing difficulties. Second, the repetitive movements involved in swimming can provide a sense of predictability and routine, which can be calming for children with autism.
The pool used for Swimclusion is maintained at a consistently warm 34°C, creating an optimal environment for individuals on the autism spectrum to benefit from these sensory and emotional effects.
We welcome NDIS participants and can work with you to get the most out of your plan.
Session Costs
Our instructors are available for 30 minute sessions.
Book in for an Initial consultation with an Exercise Physiologist to see if your child meets the requirements to start your journey by calling 08 7089 6666.
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30 minutes $52.15
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30 minutes weekends $64.05
Our water safety experts at Swimclusion have a wealth of experience working with people on the autism spectrum (AS).
Swimclusion for NDIS Participants
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government-funded program that provides support for people with disabilities in Australia. As part of this program, individuals with autism may be eligible for funding to access water based therapy or other aquatic programs. This funding can be used to cover the costs of specialized swim instruction for individuals with autism, as well as any related equipment or accommodations that may be necessary. To find out more about the NDIS and how it can support individuals with autism, you can visit the NDIS website or contact the NDIS directly.
There are several ways that an NDIS client might pay for their invoices, but only two ways are available with the Swimclusion program:
Self-Managed
The client manages their own NDIS plan. They will pay for all of their appointments out of their own pocket, and claim the money back from the NDIS themselves. Self-managed clients are to be treated the same as private paying clients, and they should pay for their appointments on the day.
Plan-Managed
A third-party agency manages the NDIS plan for the client. We send an invoice directly to the third party for payment to be made via EFT. Payment will be deposited in to the bank account and will be receipted in the Nookal system by the manager once it has been paid.
Please note: Swimclusion is not currently registered to provide services to Agency-Managed clients.
We are Autism Friendly, Autism Swim Approved and AUSTSWIM Recongnised
In order to help people on the autism spectrum participate in their local community, Autism SA devised an Autism Friendly Charter which was funded by the NDIS Community Inclusion and Capacity Development Fund. Swimclusion, as part of Adelaide Hydrotherapy, is now proudly recognised by Autism SA as an Autism friendly organisation. The Charter has helped Adelaide Hydrotherapy build capacity, inclusivity, understanding and awareness of the autism spectrum through guidance and awareness training. For more information please contact us on 7089 6666 or visit the Autism SA website..
Autism Swim is the only certifying body specific to autism and aquatics worldwide. Autism Swim and Swimclusion work closely to deliver the best possible outcomes for the swimmers within our service. Our staff receive training, resources and support in order to understand the differing needs and wants of the swimmers with other abilities; and to teach them in a way that is most conducive to their needs. We have the made the ongoing commitment to education, and we are confident that this resonates in the work that we are undertaking with our swimmers. For more information about Autism Swim, please their website.
Adelaide Hydrotherapy is also an AUSTSWIM recognised swim centre. The AUSTSWIM accreditation is the industry standard for Swimming and Water Safety Teachers™. AUSTSWIM's philosophy is that all Australians should have appropriate and relevant swimming and water safety skills and understand the principles and practices of water safety. For more information, visit the AUSTSWIM website.
What Our Clients Say
"My two boys have been attending Swimclusion classes at Adelaide Hydrotherapy for nearly 2 months now and we have been amazed at their progress! Our instructor has the most beautiful, gentle manner and I feel very safe leaving them in her capable hands. Having specialised experience with Autistic Children, I can relax knowing they are well taken care of in their session with her. It has been a very pleasurable 'therapy' experience, watching them excel at their individual levels due to the rapport Vanessa has built with each of them so quickly.
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"When we recently moved to a house with a backyard pool, I was nervous about A’s ability to swim. He had swimming lessons but I wasn’t confident that he could manage in deeper water. After just 2 lessons he was able to take to the water confidently, swimming from one end of the pool to the other."
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