On an island, water safety is not optional. For an autistic child in Honolulu, swim lessons are a safety intervention first and an activity second, and the ocean is part of the picture from day one. Oahu now has a dedicated autism swim-safety program, at-home adaptive instructors, and a nonprofit clinic worth watching.
Ten Saturday swim-safety sessions for ages 4 through adult with ASD, in which the parent or caregiver works hands-on with their child under a program coach. Runs at the UH Manoa Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Center and the Kroc Center Kapolei; listed at $100 for all ten lessons.
Visit siteOne-on-one adaptive lessons for children with autism, sensory or physical disabilities, taught at your home or condo pool by instructors serving the greater Honolulu area.
Visit siteKailua-based swim school teaching at Kahala and Kailua beaches and in home pools islandwide, with an instructor who specializes in students with special needs.
Visit siteHonolulu nonprofit that has run adaptive swim clinics alongside its adaptive surf program for people with cognitive and physical disabilities. Its site states the regular quarterly clinic is currently on hold, so check the events calendar before planning around it.
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