Pediatric Aquatic Therapy

Michele Alaniz, BCP, OTR/L

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

Kids love the water. In fact, families who have children with disabilities identify swimming as their most popular physical activity and overall favorite activity. Water-based intervention is a great way to bring fun to therapy while targeting skills such as bilateral coordination, strength, sensory modulation, and motor planning skills. Not only that, but aquatic therapy can help build essential water safety skills to prevent drowning. Did you know that drowning is one of the top causes of accidental death in children? Aquatic therapy can provide a protective mechanism while at the same time improving motor coordination and strength.

This course will teach proven swim techniques so you will be able to confidently treat children with autism and other developmental disabilities in the aquatic environment. You can play a key role in developing a child's proficiency in this beloved leisure activity while also boosting their ability to achieve traditional therapeutic goals. No swim experience required! Get ready to go into the pool tomorrow and have some fun with a whole new set of intervention techniques.

Highlights

  • Effective, evidence-based interventions for improving on task behavior, motor coordination, sensory modulation, strength and more!
  • Create, implement, and document aquatic-based intervention treatment plans for children with autism and other disabilities

Learning Objectives

  1. Examine how aquatics can be utilized in treatment strategies for children with disabilities.
  2. Implement effective aquatic-based interventions.

Course Content

Pediatric Aquatic Therapy
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Module
  1. Introduction to Pediatric Aquatic Therapy
    1. How aquatic therapy fits into a pediatric practice - Indications and contraindications
    2. Benefits/treatment targets and goals to be addressed
    3. 5 properties of water and how they support skill development
  2. Therapy Strategies and Intervention Techniques
    1. Factors to consider before starting your aquatics session - Safety precautions
    2. Treatment planning and ideas - Implications for OT and PT
    3. Handling techniques and pool tools
    4. Managing behaviors and troubleshooting common problems (the anxious child, dyspraxia, poor compliance, etc.)

Michele Alaniz, OTR/L, BCP is a highly skilled pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years of experience transforming children's lives through play-based interventions. As a board certified specialist in pediatrics, she has achieved a distinction held by less than 1% of all OTs nationwide, demonstrating her expertise and dedication to the field. Mrs. Alaniz has also completed advanced training in sensory integration, earning SIPT certification after more than 100 hours of coursework. Her expertise in this area has enabled her to develop innovative and effective interventions that have helped countless children overcome sensory challenges and improve their motor skills.


DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Michele Alaniz is compensated as Director of Casa Colina Children's Services Center and is compensated by Summit as an instructor.

NONFINANCIAL: Michele Alaniz has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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