Host Chapter: Pictou County • Categories: Adults, Children and Youth
One-to-One Swimming Lessons (Pictou County)
In partnership with YMCA, this popular program offers individualized one-to-one support to help child & youth with autism learn how to swim in an inclusive and understanding environment.
Ages/Life Stage
Child & Youth, Aged 3+, Adults
In Partnership:
YMCA of Pictou County
Location:
Pictou County YMCA Wellness Centre Pool
Description:
The goals of the program are to create a safe, sensory friendly environment for individuals with autism and/or related co-occurring developmental conditions to participate in one-to-one swim lessons to prevent drowning, to teach water safety, and allow participants to swim as they are able. It is open to participants wanting to learn to swim or to improve their swimming ability. The goals and objectives are individual for each participant. The program runs in partnership with YMCA Pictou County at their pool from 4 to 7 p.m. each Thursday evening.
Contact:
Kelsey Robson, Autism Support Coordinator
