Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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Swim Programs

Aquatic assessments and support

It is our goal to see children and youth participating successfully in aquatic programs in their communities.

Given the enormous social and physical benefits of aquatic programs, we are working to ensure that as many children and youth as possible, have the opportunity to be involved in a swim program. We have put the following services in place to support success in local programs for children who move, learn, communicate or behave differently.

Individual Assessments (at Holland Bloorview):

Individual in-water aquatic assessments can be arranged and will be tailored to meet your needs, and those of your child. Take this assessment to your local pool, to help them understand the needs of your swimmer. Each assessment will include 1:1 time with the swimmer in the pool and will include a review of any/all of the following:

  • General level of comfort in the water Amount and type of support required in the water
  • Suggestions regarding use of equipment in the pool
  • Accessibility requirements
  • Assistance required (if any) getting into and out of the water
  • Suggested swimming level for registration in an instructional program
  • Suggestions regarding swimming skills to be developed
  • Comments regarding the client's general level of safety in and around the water
  • Any other areas as requested

Cost: Verbal report - $15.00 | Written report - $25.00

Individual Support (at your local pool):

All facilities should be willing and able to meet the needs of your child. If required, Holland Bloorview aquatic staff would be happy to provide assistance which could include telephone discussions with the aquatic staff at your local pool, in-service training for facility staff (if requested by the facility supervisor) or one-time in-water support during a specific program (with facility supervisor approval). If you have any questions about how your child will be accommodated at your local pool, speak with that pool’s Aquatic supervisor. May include any/all of the following:

  • Telephone discussions regarding a specific child’s aquatic needs (discussions with parents or aquatic staff at the pool where s/he wishes to be involved). Cost: no charge
  • In-service training for facility staff (if requested by the facility supervisor). Cost: charged to the facility
  • Individual in-water support during a specific program, to work with both the swimmer and the aquatic staff of that program (with facility supervisor approval). Cost: $25.00 per hour     

Please contact Louise Kublick, Aquatic Manager at 416-425-6220 ext. 3713 or at lkublick@hollandbloorview.ca for more information or to book.

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