Some swim therapists who work with children with autism report improved strength, improved balance, and increased social participation as a result of swim therapy.
This survey was designed to identify which positive effects would be most likely to be seen as a result of swim therapy for children with autism. The authors found that only about one-third of aquatic occupational therapists treat young children with autism. Of those that treat children with autism, most notice that children increasingly ask for help during the course of swim therapy. In contrast, most therapists do not notice an improvement in eye contact as a result of swim therapy. The authors hope that the results of this survey can be used to design a thorough study on the effectiveness of swim therapy in the treatment of autism.
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