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Autism Swim

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Autism Swim is an international, social enterprise of experts specialising in wandering and drowning prevention for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other abilities.

Autism Swim was established in 2016 by Founder and Clinical Director Erika Gleeson (G.C Autism, B.A Behavioural Science).

Erika is a Senior Behaviour and Skill Development Specialist in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and cognitive deficit; and is widely recognised as Australia's leading expert in Wandering and Drowning prevention for those with ASD/cognitive deficit.

Autism Swim is an international, multi-disciplinary organisation, combining the expertise of Autism Specialists, Behaviour Specialists, Occupational Therapists and Swimming Instructors to achieve the best possible outcomes for the individuals whom they support. Autism Swim also operates under the skilled leadership of an Advisory Board.
Why us
WHO DO WE WORK WITH?

Swim Centres and Instructors
Aquatic Therapists
Parents and families
Schools (both specialised and mainstream)
Surf Life Saving Clubs
Government bodies
Not-for-profits
Education bodies

We work with swimming instructors, swim centres, therapists and other aquatic professions; providing them with training, resources and support so that they are better geared to teach individuals with ASD and cognitive deficit. As a result, they become Autism Swim Approved.

Parents benefit from receiving expert resources, training, workshops, individualised programs and strategies on wandering and drowning prevention.

WHY WE EXIST

50
children are diagnosed with ASD every hour. That's about 1.3 million diagnosed every year.

160
That's how many times more likely drowning occurrence is for someone with ASD than a child without.

91%
of parents in our community have left other aquatic services due to them not understanding their child's needs.
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Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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