What the AquOTic trial tells us
A plain-English summary of a 2024 randomized controlled trial on water competency for children on the autism spectrum.
Read articleInclusive aquatic education • therapy • research
Helping children feel safer, calmer and more capable in water.
Aquatic Mentors provides aquatic therapy, professional development and swim-centre training for people working with children who need extra support in and around water.
Support for families, teachers and aquatic centres
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Aquatic Therapy
Individualised water-based support for children with physical, developmental, sensory, neurological or behavioural challenges.
Learn moreProfessional Development
Training for swim teachers and allied health professionals who want practical strategies for inclusion, confidence and safety.
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Accessible summaries of emerging aquatic therapy evidence and how it connects with real-world teaching and therapy practice.
Read researchWhy aquatic therapy matters
Water can provide buoyancy, resistance, pressure and sensory input that helps many children practise motor, communication, social and safety skills in a supportive environment.
- Builds water familiarity and safer entry/exit routines.
- Supports breath control, floating, propulsion and orientation.
- Creates opportunities for social interaction and communication.
- Gives swim teachers practical inclusion strategies.
Evidence-informed, human and practical
10 weeksStructured aquatic intervention models are being studied.
1:1Individual support helps adapt to each child.
8–10 hrsResearch suggests foundational gains need repeated sessions.
2026Updated copyright and modernised presentation.
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