Study Details
Learn To Teach Your Child With Autism How To Swim
(IRB#: IRB_00188978)
This study will develop and test a swim lesson training program for parents to teach their children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder how to swim. Being in the study requires the parent and child to attend an initial 30-minute swim session at the participants nearest swimming pool that also includes parent training. Then the parent and child will attend eight 15-minute swim lessons twice a week for four weeks using strategies learned from the researcher to help the parent teach the child how to swim. During the four weeks, there will also be 30-minute Zoom meetings with the researcher once a week. There will be two 30-minute follow-up visits at months three and six, like the initial session. Study participation lasts about 5.5 hours over 6 months.
- All genders
- All Ages
- Healthy Volunteers
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: All Ages
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Child ages 4 to 8 years old with a parent or caregiver 18 years and older
- Child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with a parent or caregiver willing to help teach the child how to swim
- Child is a beginner-level swimmer
- Child can follow 1-step directions
- Access to the internet and technology to attend online Zoom meetings
Exclusion Criteria
- Child receiving other swimming lessons during study participation
- Severe behaviors that put the child and parent at risk for participation
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00188978
PI: Kate Flynn
Department: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Approval Date: 2025-10-03 14:43:00
Specialties: Psychiatry
I am Interested