Adaptive Aquatics
Adaptive Aquatics are specially designed lessons focused on teaching swimmers with ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome or any type of emotional, physical or sensory challenge. A safe and supportive environment is provided for individuals to learn how to swim, improve their swimming skills, and gain water safety awareness. This empowers all children with the ability to enjoy water safely, opening a world of possibilities for exercise, social interaction, and enjoyment.
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Therapeutic techniques are incorporated to help children overcome water anxiety, improve motor skills, and enhance overall water safety.
Who are lessons for?
​​Lessons are suitable for swimmers who:
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Enjoy learning one-on-one
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Have little water safety awareness​
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May have behavioral, sensory or motor challenges that require specialized 1:1 attention ​
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Are extremely anxious or fearful of the water​​​
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Adults and children ages 3 and up
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​Have conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Visual Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Trauma/Anxiety, Physical Limitations, and more.​
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Swim Angelfish Certification
​Ms. Arielle is Certified in the Swim Whisperers® Program LEVEL 1.
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The multi-level Swim Whisperers® Certification Program teaches swim instructors the strategies needed to overcome
the underlying challenges faced by their swimmers.
This advanced adaptive aquatics training empowers instructors
with the required tools to effectively teach swimmers with Anxiety, Autism, Trauma, Discomfort, Physical Difficulties,
Sensory Issues, Motor Problems and Delays.
Arielle Downing and ISR Alvin are not affiliated with Swim Angelfish, LLC, nor endorsed by Swim Angelfish, LLC or any of its affiliates or members.