March 2024 Provider of the Month WaterWorld India Tell us a bit about you and your background... My name is Vijay Kumar Sah, and I am the founder of WaterWorld, a pioneering organization dedicated to water sports and training. Established in 1998 in Pune, Maharashtra, India, WaterWorld has been instrumental in promoting aquatic safety and skills across various sectors, including individuals with special needs. With over two decades of experience in the field of aquatic education and training, I have passionately pursued the goal of making water-related activities accessible to all ..read more

February 2024 Provider of the Month Yvonne Yvonne Swim School, Singapore Tell us a bit about you and your background... Yvonne is the founder owner of YVONNE SWIM SCHOOL PTE LTD in Singapore. Yvonne started her career as a physical education teacher in the mid-eighties specializing in swimming before switching to teaching swimming full-time. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and she is a renown swimming educator in this region. She is an active International Course Trainer of Swimming Coaches and Teacher Australia, SCTA. She believes that one should be a lifelong lea ..read more

December 2023 Provider of the Month Nicole Martin Core Aquatics, United Kingdom Tell us a bit about you and your background... I started Core Aquatics straight out of university and we recently celebrated our 7 years in business. I have always had an interest in swimming and over the years I’ve grown from being a swimming teacher and lifeguard to a business owner, tutor/trainer/assessor/IQA. Why did you choose to become Autism Swim Approved and what are the greatest benefits you've found since doing so? We have been Autism Swim Approved for the last 4 years. The training and re ..read more

December 2023 Provider of the Month Brith McLaren Gold Coast, QLD Tell us a bit about you and your background... I have done childcare for 16 years and wanted to try something different, so I became a swim teacher part time as well as working in childcare. I love it so much that I decided to teach swimming full time. https://autismswim.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sinkers-with-tongs-Approved-by-parent.mp4 In this video: Picking toys up with tongs is great for fine motor skills and breath control because children often forget their fear when they are busy.   ..read more

December 2023 Provider of the Month Wendy Baxter Southport, QLD Tell us a bit about you and your background... Before I was married I completed a Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement, (which is similar to Exercise Science). I am now the mother of 3 adult sons. At the age of 52, I found myself needing a new job/career path. I stumbled across becoming a swim teacher whilst watching my youngest son at his swim lessons. I've been a swim teacher now for 9 years. I taught mainstream for 4 years and it was during this time I learned there is a need for specialist swi ..read more

It started with a small idea, an alarming statistic and my love for swimming. Combining these 3 things has changed my life and the lives of many people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). My name is Cindi Green. I live in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada and I’m a single Mom of two adult children. I’ve worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 30 years and entered the field of autism 16 years ago. This was a turning point in my life and my career. When I began working as the Executive Director of a community autism resource center, I was also working as a lifegua ..read more

Surfing is a such a fun way to enjoy the ocean, be active and enjoy the natural environment of the beach. We know that being active is good for us, but surfing in particular can have added benefits for those who are neurodiverse that you might not know about! Physical benefits of surfing Surfing is a highly aerobic activity that provides many physical benefits. Not only is it great overall exercise, the associated movements of surfing benefit gross motor strength, fine motor strength, range of motion, coordination, balance, and flexibility. The water's buoyancy aids mobility allowing s ..read more

It started with a small idea, an alarming statistic and my love for swimming. Combining these 3 things has changed my life and the lives of many people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). My name is Cindi Green. I live in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada and I’m a single Mom of two adult children. I’ve worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 30 years and entered the field of autism 16 years ago. This was a turning point in my life and my career. When I began working as the Executive Director of a community autism resource center, I was also working as a lifeguard s ..read more

Surfing is a such a fun way to enjoy the ocean, be active and enjoy the natural environment of the beach. We know that being active is good for us, but surfing in particular can have added benefits for those who are neurodiverse that you might not know about!   Read on to find out more about the benefits of surfing…   Physical benefits of surfing Surfing is a highly aerobic activity that provides many physical benefits. Not only is it great overall exercise, the associated movements of surfing benefit gross motor strength, fine motor strength, range of motion, coordination, balance ..read more

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