Arbor Aquatics Program

Goals:
Water Safety – learn basic water safety skills to prevent drowning, beginning with general comfort in the water environment, submerging and returning to the surface, back float, propelling to the water’s edge
Swim Skills – develop various strokes for independent swimming skills
Water Therapy – work on motor coordination, strengthening, engagement, social play, and communication skills within a motivating, sensory-rich water environment

Locations:
Kirksey Recreation Center, Livonia
Still trying to acquire an indoor pool space in the Ann Arbor area
Program Start Date: Openings available starting mid to late August
Program Length: 8 weeks
Program Frequency: 1-2 lessons per week
Lesson Ratio: 1:1 Private lessons

Cost: All aquatic therapy visits are billed through insurance as a typical occupational therapy treatment visit

Safety: All families will be required to have at least one parent/caregiver present and ready to get in the pool with the patient at all times throughout the duration of the program.

All classes are run by Katelynn, one of our occupational therapists. Katelynn is an Autism Swim Certified Provider, Certified Lifeguard, and Occupational Therapist specializing in autism treatment. Katelynn pursued these certifications and developed programming to offer water safety/skill lessons to children, teens, and adults with autism and other special needs in order to meet the growing demand in the community. Resources for water safety and swim lessons for individuals with autism are very limited, even though drowning risks are significantly higher within this population. Katelynn is trying to fulfill her mission to decrease drowning rates for individuals with special needs. If you are interested, please visit our website: https://arborautismcenters.com/aquatics-program