How to Create a Safe and Engaging Sensory Experience at the Pool

• By: Maggie Achenbrener OTD-PP, OTR/M Concordia University Wisconsin Alysha Skuthan, PhD, OTR/L, ASDCS Shenandoah University
• July 12th, 2024
• children, drowning, safety, sensory issues, sensory regulation, Summer 2024 Issue, swimming, treatment
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The pool is a great tool to use to cool down and engage individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over the summer. Not only can water exploration in the pool provide socialization opportunities in a natural environment, but water can meet essential sensory needs as it provides deep pressure...