Lesson series

Autism Basics

Course Includes:
o Facts and Figures
o Defining Autism
o Autism Levels
o Characteristics and Comorbidities
o How Individuals with Autism Think and Learn
o Diagnosis
o Services for Support – Video Models
o Social Trends
o Building Resilience
o Additional Resources

Recommended For:
  • Families, parents, caregivers, teachers, medical professionals, aquatics professionals and other support personnel working with the autism community.
  • Anyone looking to learn more about autism.

Meet the instructor

Katelynn Kemski

  • Position:

  • Founder and Director of ASAP

  • Experiece:

  • 7 years
Katelynn Kemski is the founder and director of the Aquatic Safety Autism Program (ASAP). She is also an occupational therapist specializing in autism treatment and a certified lifeguard. Katelynn has spent the last 4 years teaching water safety skills to children, teens, and adults with autism at Arbor Autism Centers, as well as developing ASAP, which is set to launch in June 2025. Katelynn obtained her OT degree from Grand Valley State University and started her career at Michigan Medicine as a member of the STEPS autism treatment team. Her passion is to support the autism community both on land and in the water.