Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Empowered Community Choices provides an aquatic therapy program that is 1:1 with the client and a therapy assistant. The program is designed for children, teens and adults who wish to improve their movement skills, build fitness, manage sensory behaviours, and develop swimming and water safety skills. Each session runs for 45 minutes. If you are interested in joining, please fill out our referral form below.
Format
1:1 with a therapy assistant
Who for
Everyone
Session length
45 minutes
Program focus
The program supports children and young people who wish to improve their movement skills, build fitness, manage sensory behaviours, and develop swimming and water safety skills.
- Improve movement skills
- Build fitness
- Manage sensory behaviours
- Develop swimming and water safety skills
Session structure
Empowered Community Choices provides an aquatic therapy program that is 1:1 with the client and a therapy assistant. Where it's all personalised for the individual.
A typical session may include
Arrival & settling in
A calm start helps the client feel comfortable in the pool environment and ready to participate.
Warm-up & movement practice
Water-based movement activities to support movement skills and build fitness in a supported way.
Skills & water safety
Practice swimming and water safety skills, adjusted to the client’s needs and comfort level.
Cool-down & transition out
A gentle finish to support regulation and an easier transition at the end of the session.
Format
1:1 with the client and a therapy assistant
Duration
45 minutes per session
Designed for
Children, Teens and Adults
If you are interested in joining, please fill out our referral form below.
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