Swimming Lessons for Children With Autism: Parent and Teacher Experiences.

ABSTRACT: The occupation of swimming for children with autism is an unexplored field of research in the South African context. This study explores the experiences of swimming teachers and parents of children with autism in the context of swimming lessons. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were utilized with a qualitative, descriptive-phenomenological design. Data analysis utilized Colaizzis's seven-step method. Parents first sought swimming lessons for their children as a survival skill. Although facing barriers to accessing this service, parents experienced swimming as a meaningful occupation with unexpected benefits. Swimming teachers also derived meaning from providing lessons, despite a lack of knowledge. They expressed a need for greater support and training. Swimming is a meaningful occupati

SUBMITTER: Carter BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10018050 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature