Autism Swim: Bundle One (Communication & Visual Scheduling)
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Autism Swim: Bundle One (Communication & Visual Scheduling)
Online learning
Description
This training module is part of the comprehensive suite of training and certification offered by the global leaders in inclusive aquatics, Autism Swim.
Autism Swim (AS) provides a range of professional development services for aquatic professionals working with Neurodiverse participants in and around the water. Autism Swim and STA have partnered to offer introductory training modules for those not quite ready to undertake the full training and certification. For more information on certification, please visit the website.
In this training package,
we cover two individual training modules - Communication
and Visual Scheduling. In the Communication training module we talk
through different ways of communicating with your participants, and help you
develop an understanding of how to most effectively communicate with them.
In the Visual Scheduling training module we talk through the benefits of visual schedules, and how to successfully implement them with your participants. We also look at preferred and less preferred activities, and using motivators to help participants achieve their goals in the water.
By the end of the Communication module, providers will be able to:
- Understand varying communication styles and preferences
- Understand the difference between receptive and expressive
communication
- Identify strategies to promote successful communication before,
during and after aquatic activities
- Utilise respectful and empowering communication when working with
participants who have limited verbalisations
- Understand how, when and why to use visual supports in aquatic activities to ensure positive aquatic experiences
By the end of the Visual Scheduling module, providers will be able to:
- Explain the benefits of a visual schedule in aquatic sessions
- Create and implement visual schedules according to your
participants learning and communication preferences
- Utilise key aspects of visual schedules to motivate participants
during their lessons
- Understand and implement effective preferred to less-preferred
activity ratios