Welcome to the Royal Life Saving Swim Teaching for participants on the Autism Spectrum.
 
This online training course provides information and learning experiences to support you as a swim teacher and support students on the Austism Spectrum.
 
The course will introduce you to the tasks, skills and techniques for teaching students on the spectrum.
 
Course modules include:
Understanding what autism is, and what it isn’t
Identifying the strengths, interests, characteristics and behaviours of people on the spectrum and better understanding how they may think and learn
Understanding the relationship between autism, water, swimming and drowning prevention
Preparing lessons or programs tailored to individual participants on the spectrum
Preparing for and managing behaviours you may experience when teaching swimming to participants on the spectrum
Utilising a range of strategies and techniques during lesson delivery