Autism Swim

One of the leading causes of unintentional death for children is drowning. And for people on the autism spectrum, the risk of drowning is significantly increased when they: > Wander to seek out sensory input or avoid sensory overload > Have a decreased ability to perceive risk > Have limited swimming skills Drowning is PREVENTABLE. As a community, we can help people on the autism spectrum by: > Providing supports that meet their needs > Providing vital swimming skills > Knowing what to do when someone goes missing Our mission at Autism Swim is to ensure everyone gets a chance to survive in the water. We need your help to keep us on our mission. Please help us make a wave of change to turn these devastating statistics around.

Every day, parents of neurodivergent children reach out to us DESPERATE for help so their kids can learn to swim. This past week alone, we've received emails from...  - A parent who's daughter is consistently 'in trouble' for not following instructions - A parent who's stopped lessons for their son a year ago due to the anxiety they developed from negative experiences - A parent who can't find anyone in their local area willing to accept and include their children into their swim centre   🌊 A WAVE OF CHANGE NEEDS TO HAPPEN    - Parents shouldn't need to beg for inclusive services. - Neurodivergent people shouldn't need to miss out on swimming lessons. - Aquatic providers shouldn't need to hide behind excuses that it's 'not something we want to specialise in', 'too hard to do' etc Autism Swim is on a mission to change this and make sure everyone, everywhere, can access life saving water skills. As a charity, we're relying on the help of our community to financially support us. The ask: Can you donate or fundraise in your local community to raise funds and awareness for this cause? #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #inclusiveaquatics #inclusion #aquatics #aquaticeducation

👻 Everyone has the right to be included in community events like Halloween. Here are some tips to ensure it's inclusive and enjoyable for all!

As part of our ongoing partnership with Autism Swim, we are supporting the launch of their new Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) CPD today, which has been specifically created for aquatic settings. Find out more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eqNPVXJk

Alarmingly, many families with neurodivergent children leave aquatic services and never return due to negative experiences. With individuals on the autism spectrum being 160 times more likely to drown than their peers, it’s essential for aquatic providers to equip this vulnerable group with life-saving skills. Autism Swim offers a world-first certification in neurodiversity and aquatics, empowering aquatic providers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create positive experiences for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Be the reason families choose to stay with your service. Start your journey with an Autism Swim Certification today!

🌟 Our mission is clear, and we know it takes a village to achieve it! At Autism Swim, as a charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to support our mission to make aquatics more inclusive. If you’re looking for a meaningful cause to support and want to help us educate the community while reducing the wandering and drowning statistics, we would be forever grateful for your contribution. We believe everyone deserves the chance to survive and thrive in the water—join us in making that a reality! 💙 👉 Donate today! For donations over $1000, please email us, and we’ll provide an invoice. Thank you for your support! 🌊❤️ Image description: A group of people on the beach cheering and smiling in the background. Overlaying the image is text saying 'Show your support: Make a donation" #AutismSwim #SupportOurMission #InclusiveAquatics

As we creep closer to Halloween, it's the perfect time to start thinking about how we can make it inclusive as possible. We're putting together a blog on this topic and we'd love your ideas, suggestions and tips! Share them in the comments! Image description: Text with the words 'Remember, we are all different and we all have the right to participate in community events!'. In the background is a teal colour with halloween graphics of ghosts, bats and pumpkins. The 'Autism Swim' logo is in the bottom centre. #inclusiveholidays #halloween2024 #autismhalloween #inclusivehalloweenideas #halloweenandautism #autismswim #inclusion

🌊 Did you know Autism Swim has a water safety app? 🏊♀️ At Autism Swim, we believe everyone deserves the chance to enjoy the water safely, regardless of age or ability. That’s why we’re proud to offer specialised aquatic services across 30 countries, along with unique programmes like modified nippers and surf education. But that’s not all! We’re thrilled to introduce our FREE world-first water safety app designed specifically for those with different abilities. This innovative educational resource is here to empower individuals and families on their water safety journey. 👉 Learn more below and download the app today! Let’s make waves in water safety together! 💙🌊 Image description: Illustration of the Autism Swim water safety app with the Autism Swim logo underneath. #watersafetyapp #worldfirstwatersafetyapp #autismsafety #neurodiversityapps #autismswim

Celebrate diversity and inclusion with our latest collection! Every purchase helps us continue our mission to make being around water inclusive for all and make a positive impact in the community. Let's embrace every individual's unique abilities and strengths together. 🌊💙 🛍️ Ready to shop? 👉 https://lnkd.in/giP5HsJY Image description: A square tile with an Autism Swim t-shirt, both front and back view at the top, and at the bottom a front and back view of the Autism Swim hoodie. In the middle of both images are the words "summer and winter merch available. . . . . . #AutismSwim #InclusionMatters #SupportNeuroDiversity #ShopForGood #Inclusion #Aquatics #Merchandise #NotForProfit

🧠✨ Understanding neurodiversity is key to appreciating how our brains work differently! // Neurodiversity //refers to the natural variation in human minds, recognising the full spectrum of neurological differences from neurodivergent to neurotypical. // Neurodivergent // is an umbrella term for those whose brains diverge from what’s considered typical. // Neurotypical // describes individuals whose brains function within societal norms. Finally, neurodiverse refers to a group that represents this spectrum—individuals themselves cannot be neurodiverse, but rather neurodivergent. Embracing neurodiversity helps create a more inclusive world! 💙 #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #AutismAwareness #Neurodivergent #Neurotypical