The short version
The Special Needs program at The Pod Aquatics is adaptive water safety and survival instruction for all ages and abilities, including swimmers on the autism spectrum. Lessons are one instructor to one swimmer and paced to each swimmer, in warm indoor water. Instructors are trained by specialists in Adaptive Swim Instruction.
| Ages | All ages and abilities |
|---|---|
| Format | 1:1 private, adaptive |
| Pacing | Set by the swimmer, no rush |
| Instructors | Trained in Adaptive Swim Instruction |
| Water | Teaching pools, kept above 90 degrees |
| Where | 26447 Hanna Road, Oak Ridge North, TX |
| Year round | Yes, indoor heated pools |
Water safety and survival, for every ability.
We believe every child should have the chance to benefit from water safety and survival skills in a safe, comfortable environment. Taught by highly trained professionals, our program teaches life-saving skills to children of all ages and abilities, including those on the autism spectrum, helping them become comfortable with water in a safe and beneficial way.
Tailored to the individual physical and learning needs of each student to meet specific challenges. Instructors are trained in Adaptive Swim Instruction to build comfort in the water one lesson at a time.
With consistency, patience and compassion, we believe every student can learn these valuable skills. Our instructors have been trained by experts who specialize in Adaptive Swim Instruction, ensuring we can properly and effectively communicate with students on the spectrum in a calm, patient and reassuring atmosphere suited to each student’s needs.