Swimming lessons for children with special needs or disabilities is essential and much needed as it will help them in a number of key areas such as muscle strength, physical endurance and improved changes in behavioural patterns.
Making a program for children with special needs requires in-depth understanding about adapting the lessons for each child based on their levels of disability. Each child will need individualized attention, and a lot of patience as these children will only learn at their own speed.
In addition, proper adaptive swimming equipment may also be required to make the experience of being in and around water more comfortable for them. The teaching also needs to be consistent in terms of teaching times and methods as children with special needs do better with predictable routines.
Program Structure
DSA Special Care Junior Swimmers |
DSA Special Care Young Swimmers |
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Age Group | 5-12 years | 13-15 years |
Ratio | 1:4 | |
Duration | 40 minutes per session One session per week 12 session per term |
Enrollment Procedure
Step 1 | Assessment appointment (via DSA Customer Service) |
Step 2 | Assessment (conducted by Certified Assessor) |
Step 3 | Class Arrangement (Grouping & Schedule advised by Certified Assessor) |
Step 4 | Medical Documentation (Student must submit doctor’s official letter on current medical condition) |
Step 5 | Class Confirmation |
Step 6 | Registration & Payment |