Lesson series

ASAP Certified Provider - Aquatic Therapy

Course Includes:
o Important Forms and Handouts
o Water Skills Assessment
o Goal Development
o Integrating Skills in an Aquatic Environment
o Building Engagement and Rapport with Swimmers
o Instructor Handling Techniques
o Supporting Challenging Behaviors
o Working with Sensory Avoiders and Seekers
o Video Learning for Online Course Content
o Live, In-person Training

Virtual Content

Course Part 1:
4-6 Hours of virtual content, including detailed video learning

Live, In-Person Training

Course Part 2: 
2-day training, including classroom and in-water learning

Recommended for the following professionals looking to provide therapy and support skill acquisition/improvement in an aquatic environment:

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Board Certified Behavior Analysts
  • Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts
  • Physical Therapists
  • Recreational Therapists
  • Aquatic Professionals/Swim Instructors

Requirements for Participation in the Course:


  • Successful Completion of Autism Basics Course
  • Successful Completion of Water Safety Course
  • Proof of Active Certification (OT, SLP, BCBA, BCaBA, PT, RT) or Active Employment/Certification as a Swim Instructor/Aquatic Professional


Live Training Details:

Location - TBD
Dates - TBD
Time - 9am-5pm, 2 consecutive days


Want us to come teach at your desired pool location?
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Meet the instructor

Katelynn Kemski

  • Position:

  • Founder and Director of ASAP

  • Experience:

  • 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.