Teaching adaptive swimming is a wonderful and rewarding experience. It’s truly remarkable to witness someone with special needs learn to swim and gain confidence in the water.

Adaptive swimming is about modifying the learn-to-swim activities to cater to the individual’s specific needs and abilities.

It’s important to take the time to understand your swimmers and assess their capabilities so that you can help them learn and flourish in the water.

Whether you’re a seasoned swim instructor or a parent, you’ll need the right equipment and resources to succeed.

The type of equipment you use will depend on several factors, such as the specific needs of the individual or group you are teaching, the water environment you are working in, and your own teaching style.

Music, singing, counting, rhythm, pacing, high 5’s, humor and praise will make any lesson more fun, engaging and motivating.

Some useful equipment ideas include:

· Pool noodles, buoyancy vests & belts and life jackets

· Aqua-ducks (mesh flotation mats) and foam mats

· Kickboards

· Flotation toys

· Sink toys

· Hoops

· Teaching aids (visual aids, waterproof ipads)

Special needs swimmers may also need some extra guidance and support. By having the right resources and equipment, your lessons will flow smoothly and be less intimidating for those who are struggling for ideas of what to teach.

We’ve designed a special needs lesson plan that is flexible, creative and intuitive with an array of activities and ideas to meet the needs of every swimmer. You can check it out and download it instantly from our new ETSY STORE

Swimmers with special needs can enjoy swimming just as much as anyone, and we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn how to swim and enjoy the water, regardless of their abilities and limitations.

So, join us and unleash the potential of every swimmer with our special needs adaptive aquatics learn to swim lesson plan.

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