ASD Safe Swim PrograM

Several years ago, Hawaii Autism Foundation began offering swim lessons to local children with autism. This program developed into a partnership with the University of Hawaii. Lesson programs run several times a year in different locations around Oahu. Please contact kellem@hawaii.edu for more info.

Spring 2025 Program Information:

This is a 10-session swim safety program for autistic individuals that meets once a week on Saturdays. The child’s parent, caretaker or RBT will serve as the hands-on trainer, and will be coached by the course instructor.

The course is held at 2 locations: 

  • Hawaii Kroc Center in Kapolei

    • Dates: Feb 15, 22, March 1, 8, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3
    • Times: Session # 1- 1:30-2:00; Session # 2- 2:00-2:30; Session # 3- 2:30-3:00

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Center

    • Dates: Feb 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22
    • Times: Session # 1- 5:30-6:00 PM; Session # 2- 6:00-6:30 PM; Session # 3- 6:30-7:00 PM

Additional Details:

    • Ages: Range to participate is 4 to adult with ASD
    • Families choose one of the 30-minute time slots listed and attend all 10 sessions. 
    • Cost: $100 total for all 10 lessons. If there is more than one child with ASD, then $100 per child
    • Parent centered: Parent/Guardian, family member or RBT must serve as the instructor
    • The first lesson will be the training for the  parent/guardian, family member, or RBT who will serve as the instructor (no children attend that week- just the to-be instructor)
    • Lessons with instructors and children will begin in the second week
Registration:
  • Email Dr. Kelle Murphy at Kellem@hawaii.edu and provide: 
    • 1) Time preference; 2) Name of child and age; and 3) Name of person who will be the instructor
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