Aquatic Therapy
Pathways Children’s Therapy Services offers an Aquatic Occupational Therapy Program, helping children to achieve their therapy goals in the community setting of a public pool.
Our Aquatic Therapy Program, overseen by an Occupational Therapist, blends fun, movement, and therapeutic play to build skills and confidence while making a splash along the way.
Our Aquatic Therapy Program is tailored to benefit the following areas:
- Building confidence to participate in community and leisure activities
- Supporting physical, social and emotional wellbeing
- Developing water safety awareness and practical skills
- Improving gross motor skills using water supported movement
- Encouraging communication, engagement and learning through play
- Supporting sensory and emotional regulation
- Increasing motivation to try new activities and skills
- Developing lifelong swimming and leisure participation skills
- Independence and confidence in community settings
Your children will be supported through activities focusing on:
- Visual supports, picture cards and schedules
- Songs and engaging activities
- Choice making opportunities
- Breaking down and modelling motor skills in the water
- Cognitive strategies
- Play-based learning and shared interests
- Pretend play to develop movement skills
- Supporting self-regulation and reducing impulsivity
- Parent coaching and participation support
- Building attachment, independence and confidence through guided experiences.
If your child loves the water, or could benefit from a fun, supportive aquatic therapy program, enquire now!
Location: Eltham Leisure Centre
We currently have immediate availability!
CONTACT US ON:
Phone: 0432 788 841
Email: admin@pathwaystherapy.com.au