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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

✨ NEW ✨ Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) training module is out now! Calling all parents, health professionals, support workers - basically anyone who lives, interacts or supports a person with a PDA profile, this one is for you. Specifically created for the aquatic setting, this 90 minute online module is essential to expand your knowledge of PDA. Make your time in the water stress free and fun. By the end of this module, you'll learn actionable strategies and techniques to better support individuals with a PDA profile. #pathologicaldemandavoidance #autismawareness #autismandaquatics

Let’s give a very big warm welcome to Brianna Bond, one of our newest Autism Swim Approved Providers in Rosebud, Victoria, Australia! Check out their profile below! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxTEDDEa Image Description: A square tile with a blue background. At the top are the words "Welcome to the Autism Swim Team." Below this is "Our newest Autism Swim Approved Provider." In the middle is the Autism Swim logo for 2024 providers, and underneath is a name and location. . . . . . #AutismSwim #OtherAbilities #OtherAbility #SwimmingInstructor #SwimTeacher #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #AutismAwareness #AutismInclusion #Inclusion #LearnToSwim #SwimmingLessons #AquaticProvider #Rosebud #RosebudSwimming #RosebudNews

At Autism Swim, a key part of our mission is to help our community access inclusive services. Our 'Find A Provider' tool on our website makes it easy to locate Autism Swim Approved providers in your area. When you become Autism Swim Approved, we create a dedicated Provider Profile just for you! 🌊💙 Image description: Text overlay saying 'Parents in your area are looking for an Autism Swim Approved Service!' Below is the Autism Swim logo and an image of a swimming instructor with a child. #AutismSwimApproved #Aquatics #InclusivAquatics #InclusiveProviders

Why is this population group at such high risk of drowning compared to their peers? 🙅♀️ A lack of inclusive services 🌊 Difficulties in perceiving danger ⭕ Difficulties with generalisation At Autism Swim, we're on a mission to change this statistic by offering a world first certification to better support those who offer services in aquatic settings - for example, swimming instructors, physiotherapists, OTs, support workers. Alongside our certification, we offer resources and run a modified nippers program, Dippers to help teach invaluable water safety and capacity building skills in the beach setting. We're a charity, on a huge mission to reduce the risk of drowning for people on the autism spectrum. To find out more about what we do, check out our 2024 Annual Report - https://lnkd.in/gr_Sphp9 Image description: Text saying 'Individuals on the autism spectrum are at greater risk of drowning compared to their peers'. In the background there is a blurred image of a pool with a child floating on their back. #InclusivityMatters #DrowningPrevention #AutismSpectrum #AutismAwareness #AutismSwim

🌊 Embrace Inclusivity in Every Stroke! 🌊 Help your participants retain essential swim information with our fantastic visual aids! Choose from a variety of signs like "Blowing Bubbles," "Freestyle Arms," and "Treading Water." Plus, when you purchase all signs, you’ll get one for FREE! ✨ Ready to enhance your swim lessons? As soon as you check out, your products will be available for immediate download. If you need something not listed, just drop us an email at hello@autismswim.com.au, and we’ll create it for you! 👉 Purchase it now - https://lnkd.in/g4hN2Dy6 Let’s make swimming a fun and safe experience for everyone! 🏊♀️💙 Image description: Images of visual downloads containing different styles of swimming strokes. This image is on a teal and green decorative background. #visualaids #autismawareness #AUdhdlearning #neurodiversityaquatics

Great news!! We have new Autism Swim approved providers on the horizon in Australia & the UK! Stay tuned for more details soon. Image Description: A blue square with the words "New Autism Swim approved providers coming soon to a location near you" then there is a white arrow pointing down to a list of locations. Under that there is some small print linking back to https://lnkd.in/grDQrb96 with the Autism Swim Logo. . . . . . #Autism #AutismSwim #Inclusion #Access #Diversity #LearnToSwim #WaterSafety #WaterTherapy #Hamilton #Sussex #Tasmainia #Heysham #Bellemere #Barnsley