Swim Angelfish

Grateful to share our Swim Angelfish passion with the next generation of #OccupationalTherapists from Quinnipiac University and Iona University #AquaticTherapy

We all want to prioritize safety and supervision around water. But here’s a big question 👇 Do you have any swimmers or family members who are dangerous and unaware of safety at the pool? Safety is at the top of everyone’s swim program goals, BUT when working with swimmers with autism, sensory, motor, and other challenges, this becomes more important than ever. Enter: our water safety toolkit. Our resources are here to help you protect and respond to improve water safety and drowning prevention, ensuring that everyone can enjoy aquatic activities safely. ‼️Offer extra layers of protection with these adaptive safety tips for special needs swimmers. Comment ✨TOOLKIT ✨ and we’ll message you a link to our adaptive water safety toolkit featuring: 〰️ 4 powerful safety tools you can start implementing TODAY 〰️ 10 compelling blogs and guides developed by our adaptive swim experts 〰️ 20 educational videos showcasing everything in action and more!

Jeneice was injured in a car accident in 2014, resulting in T4 paraplegia. She has not been independent in the water since her injury over 10 years ago! The day of her lesson with Swim Angelfish, Jeneice was planning to participate in the Life Rolls on adaptive surf event the following day. After one lesson with us, she was able to comfortably control her body float, and go underwater! This also made her surf experience the next day much more enjoyable for her. We are so proud of Jeniece and her resilience and commitment to achieving her goals. She never thought this would be possible. It just goes to show that anything is possible with the right skills and training in adaptive aquatics. 🎥 watch here! https://lnkd.in/dNPXFzs7 #spinalcordinjury #awareness #nationalawarenessmonth

✨HIRING NOW: Pediatric Aquatic Therapist ✨ Calling all OT's, COTA's and PT's that LOVE to swim and spend time in the water, we are looking to hire part-time Aquatic Therapists to work 1, 2 or 3 shifts per week. You will gain professional growth, aquatic therapy skills and a collaborative learning environment in the field of Pediatric OT. We are looking for a Pediatric Aquatic Therapist with experience teaching swimming, working in a pediatric setting, or someone with a passion for learning. Read the full job description and #EasyApply here: https://lnkd.in/dFHaYywz #hiringnow #aquatictherapist #aquatictherapy #ot #pt #cota #occupationaltherapist #physicaltherapist #pediatric #aquatics 

WOW! Our recent Virginia Beach adventure was packed with inspiring and transformative moments👇 From the private in-water workshop and training session for the instructors that Swim Whisperers®-certified from the Eliza Hope Foundation and the YMCA at JT’s Camp Grom in VA beach, to volunteering with the Spinal Cord Association of VA and the group @spinalpedia for their #2024adventurousweekend, to our last stop with the @liferollsonfoundation at their Virginia Beach surf event…. Our week was filled with the most incredible people, the most inspiring stories, and the most spectacular days 🫶 Visit our latest blog post to read all about our trip, including the remarkable woman we had the honor of providing a swim lesson to. She was in a car accident 10 years ago and is a T4 paraplegic. https://lnkd.in/dpsftf8q In just one lesson with us, she successfully transitioned to independent back floating and developed body control for safely submerging and doing a rollover to take the side of the pool. It was incredible. #virginiabeach #volunteering #liferollson #elizahopefoundation #spinalcordinjury #inspiration #t4 #surfing #ymca

We're #hiring a new Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Newton, Massachusetts. Apply today or share this post with your network.

✨LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!✨ We’re hosting ANOTHER in-water adaptive Swim Whisperers® Workshop!! This training is designed for swim instructors wanting to practice their adaptive skills and will enable participants to master their teaching techniques for students with special needs. 🐠 Participants must have completed Swim Whisperers Level 1. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePqy4Haa 👀 and if you feel like dancing to clips of our last in-water workshop, check out our latest Instagram reel: https://lnkd.in/e9KbQfmm #workshop #handson #training #certification #professionaltraining #adaptive #techniques #strategies #roadblocks #AreasOfFocus

Keep that pool water out of the mouth! 💦 Excessive drinking is a common sensory-seeking, aquatic habit - and the swim instructor community often encounters challenges when working with swimmers who can’t seem to stop drinking the water.  📖 Read our 3 tried and tested tips to help keep the water out of the mouth so you can focus on achieving your swim lesson goals: https://lnkd.in/gmxgWsKj 👀 And to watch one of these tips in action, dive into our latest Instagram reel! https://lnkd.in/gTZGKGXf #poolwater #excessive #drinking #adaptive #protips #guide #watersafety #sensoryneeds #sensorychallenges

✨LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!✨ We’re hosting ANOTHER in-water adaptive Swim Whisperers® Workshop!! This training is designed for swim instructors wanting to practice their adaptive skills and will enable participants to master their teaching techniques for students with special needs. 🐠 Participants must have completed Swim Whisperers Level 1. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePqy4Haa 👀 and if you feel like dancing to clips of our last in-water workshop, check out our latest Instagram reel: https://lnkd.in/e9KbQfmm #workshop #handson #training #certification #professionaltraining #adaptive #techniques #strategies #roadblocks #AreasOfFocus

✨We’re absolutely blown away by the success of last week's Adaptive Water Safety Day!  Together with the Massachusetts State Police Dive team, and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, we were able to provide a supportive environment and teach life-saving skills for children with autism, anxiety, sensory needs, motor challenges and other special needs who may struggle with impulsivity and attraction to water or fear and avoidance of water. 📸 to see more photos of the event, dive into: https://lnkd.in/ePuAdmDM We are devoted to sharing our powerful resources for swimmers with autism, anxiety, Down syndrome, and all abilities: If you’re a parent, swim instructor or lifeguard interested in our free, adaptive water safety resources, comment ✨SAFETY✨ to receive direct links to these must-have tools that add essential water safety techniques to your summer fun!