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If you’re looking for a great cause to get behind and want to do your bit to change the drowning statistics, we would be forever indebted for your support.

You can become Autism Swim Approved as an Individual Provider or as a Surf School.

You can become Autism Swim Approved as an Individual Provider or as a Surf School.

Autism Swim are inclusive aquatic education specialists.

We offer a WORLD-FIRST certification to help you cater your teaching style and methodologies to the varying needs, goals and preferences of each participant.

Shouldn't everyone experience the freedom, therapeutic benefits and thrill that comes from surfing?

With 1:5 people having a disability, surfing NEEDS to become more inclusive.

We're here to help.

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Shouldn't everyone experience the freedom, therapeutic benefits and thrill that comes from surfing?

With 1:5 people having a disability, surfing NEEDS to become more inclusive.

We're here to help.

Autism Swim Certification is for:

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Qualified Surfing/SUP Coaches and Instructors

A qualification in Foundation Surf Coaching Course [formerly known as level 1] (Australia).

A qualification in ISA Surf Level 1 or Level 2 Certification (International) or equivalent in your country.

Certification details:

We currently have 3 full years of Training and Certification.

Our learning content is relevant to everyone, regardless of age or ability. Every person accessing the water will have their own needs, goals, learning styles and preferences.

Certification details:

We currently have 3 full years of Training and Certification.

Our learning content is relevant to everyone, regardless of age or ability.

Every person accessing the water will have their own needs, goals, learning styles and preferences.

What's included when I become Autism Swim Approved?

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Training

We provide you with a suite of online training modules which you can work through at your own pace. Once the training modules are complete, you are Autism Swim Approved!

To maintain your certification, you need to continue to interact with the monthly resources and complete the quarterly quizzes. Scroll down to see an overview of the training modules.

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Monthly online resources

These include visuals, What to do When’s…, skills focuses, tip-sheets, social stories, and an array of other helpful resources designed by our clinical team.

You can check out some of the included resources here.

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Ongoing learning checks

Quizzes every 3 months to ensure your knowledge is up to date and you are understanding the content.

Don’t worry, if you don’t pass you can review the training modules and try again!”

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Worldwide Network of Providers

Connection with other Autism Swim Approved providers all over the world

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Marketing Resources

We’ll provide you with marketing collateral that you can use to market your Autism Swim Approved status. Marketing resources include access to downloadable posters, AS approved logos, and more!

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Autism Swim Directory & Referrals

We’ll list you in our providers listing on our website so that parents and participants can find you!

Surfing Certification Outcomes in Year One

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