LEVEL 1: Adaptive Swim Whisperers® Certification Program
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Introduction
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Navigation & Course Objectives
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Manual, Workbook & Poolside Printable's
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1. Areas of Focus: Adapted Swim
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- Areas of Focus: Section of the Manual
- Lecture: Action, Discovery, Adapting (13:55)
- Case Study: Connor #1 (5:00)
- Lecture: Physical Limitations, Transitions, Equipment (11:16)
- Case Study: Connor #2 (5:00)
- Lecture: Decision Making, Self Awareness (10:44)
- Case Study: Daniel #1 (4:17)
- Lecture: Well-being, Independence, Modifications (10:02)
- Case Study: Daniel #2
- You Completed Areas of Focus!
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2. Safety
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- Video Lecture: Safety (6:33)
- Manual: Content for Safety Section
- Training Video: Reinforce Safety for Sensory Seeking Swimmers (3:38)
- Training Video: How to Teach Safe Jumping for a Boy with Autism (1:26)
- Adaptive Resources: FREE Adaptive Water Safety Toolkit
- Training Video: Wheelchair to Water Safe Entry (0:33)
- Training Video: Walking, Asking and Parent Participation (6:40)
- Resources: Rescue Equipment & Caregiver Practice
- NDPA Webinar: Disabilities & Drowning Prevention (optional)
- Safety Forum
3. Water Properties
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4. Interpreting Touch
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- Video Lecture: Interpreting Touch (6:42)
- Manual: Content for Interpreting Touch
- Case Study: A Child with Autism who is Non-Verbal with Behavioral Issues (9:55)
- Training Video: How to Get a Child with Autism to Wear Goggles (1:22)
- Training Video: How to Progress with Discomfort of Goggles (1:36)
- Training Tips: Three strategies to try if your Swimmer Won't Let You Touch Them
- Interpreting Touch Forum/Comments
5. Managing Successful Submerging
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- Video Lecture: Managing Successful Submerging (7:43)
- Manual: Content for Managing Successful Submerging
- Training Video: Flexibility in Approach (2:54)
- Training Video: Strategy Works at End of Lesson (0:49)
- Training Video: - Managing Submerging (1:43)
- Case Study: A Swimmer with a Developmental Delay (12:01)
- Case Study: A Swimmer with Cerebral Palsy (3:46)
- UPDATE-Case Study: An Anxious Swimmer who says "NO" to under (1:51)
- Training Video: Swim Whisperers Formula for Successful Submerging (3:22)
- Managing Successful Submerging Forum/Comments
- UPDATE- Training Video: Under with and without goggles (1:07)
6. Ways of Processing
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- Video Lecture: Ways of Processing (8:47)
- Manual: Content for Ways of Processing
- Training Video: Reaching Swim Skill Benchmarks (4:01)
- Training Video: Are You Allowing Time to Process? (2:53)
- Training Video: Basic Sign Language (1:57)
- Training Video: Discover, Adapt and Practice Self Awareness (2:14)
- Ways of Processing Forum/Comment
7. Having Body and Breath Control
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- Video Lecture: Having Body and Breath Control (12:15)
- Manual: Content for Having Body and Breath Control
- Training Video: Promoting Independence for a Swimmer With a Visual Impairment (2:26)
- Training Video: Swim Progression for Twins with Autism (3:07)
- Case Study: A Teenager with Cerebral Palsy (4:42)
- Case Study : A Swimmer with Arthrogryposis (6:13)
- Case Study: Semi-private Class Adolescents with Motor Incoordination (7:57)
- Having Body and Breath Control Forum/Comments
8. Inability to Go On Their Back
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- Video Lecture: Inability to Go On Their Back (5:42)
- Manual: Content for Inability to Go On Their Back
- Training Video: Teenager with Cerebral Palsy Swimming On Her Back Independently (0:47)
- Training Video: Overcome Obstacles for Back Float (3:25)
- Training Video: Floating Progression to Achieve Back Float (3:46)
- Inability to Go on their Back Forum/Comments
9. Seeking Sensory Input
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10. Problems Following a Plan
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- Video Lecture: Problems Following a Plan (4:18)
- Manual: Content For Problems Following a Plan
- Training Video: Pivoting your Plan to achieve SSB (4:13)
- Training Video: Changing your Plan in the Moment (2:51)
- Training Video: Parent Support and Safety (1:29)
- Training Video: Flexibility With Your Approach (4:45)
- Reading: American Swimming Magazine- ADHD,Autism and Anxiety
- Problems Following a Plan Forum
11. Engagement and Interaction Difficulty
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- Video Lecture: Engagement and Interaction Difficulty (10:00)
- Manual: Content for Engagement and Interaction Difficulty
- Case Study: A child with Auditory Processing Difficulties (7:51)
- Case Study: Group of 3 Girls on the Autistic Spectrum with Limited Language (5:01)
- Training Video: Allow Social Options by Engaging the Next Swimmer (2:03)
- Resources: Blogs, Youtube and Mini Courses
- Engagement and Interaction Difficulties Forum/Comments
12. Reactive (Over/Under)
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- Video Lecture: Reactive (Over/Under) (7:26)
- Manual: Content for Reactive (Over/Under) & Sensory Integration International Article
- Case Study: Under Reactive (4:21)
- Case Study: Extreme Anxiety and Discomfort (17:50)
- Case Study: Rigidity and Fear for a Boy With Autism (3:09)
- Reactive (Over/Under) Forum/Comments
13. Excessive Drinking
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14. Rigidity (Swimmer/Instructor)
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- Video Lecture: Rigidity (Swimmer/Instructor) (8:38)
- Manual: Content for Rigidity (Swimmer/Instructor)
- Training Video: The Potential of Young Adults (2:36)
- Training Video: iPad Visual Schedule (2:03)
- Training Video: Self-Awareness of Instructor Rigidity (1:44)
- Rigidity (Swimmer/Instructor) Forum/Comments
15. Stroke Performance
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- Video Lecture: Stroke Performance (7:52)
- Manual: Content for Stroke Performance
- Training Video: Rings Strategy for Motor Coordination, Motivation and Engagement (2:22)
- Training Video: Front/Back Crawl Prompting Techniques (1:10)
- Case Study: Poolside Trains (3:02)
- Case Study: Semi-Private for Motor Coordination Difficulties (6:58)
- Training Video: Front Crawl Handling Techniques (2:55)
- Training Video: Backstroke Handling Techniques (2:07)
- Reading- Coaching Tips for Swimmers with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism
- Stroke Performance Forum/Comments
16. Putting It All Together
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17. Visual Schedules
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18. Pool Practicum, Equipment & Manual to Review
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19. Swim Whisperers Level 1 Certification Exam
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