KIRBY SWIM HAS JOINED CARLILE SWIM - LEARN MORE
KIRBY SWIM HAS JOINED CARLILE SWIM - LEARN MORE
Patient, specialised swimming lessons for children on the autism spectrum.
Every child experiences water differently. For children on the autism spectrum, that relationship with water can come with real complexity – and real risk.
Research shows autistic children are up to 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. That’s a number that shapes how we approach every one of these lessons.
Our autism lessons are calm, consistent, and built around the individual swimmer. We focus on making the water feel safe before anything else. When a child is comfortable, trust builds – and that’s when progress starts.
We work with families throughout. Parents and carers know their child best, and that knowledge informs how we teach. Every step forward gets recognised, however small it might look from the outside.
Standard lessons aren’t designed for autistic learners. Unpredictable environments, sensory overload, new people, new places – these can make a regular lesson difficult before it’s even started.
Our lessons are structured to reduce those barriers. We follow the swimmer’s lead, keep sessions predictable, and take the time needed to build trust before introducing new skills. Progress looks different for every child. We’re not in a hurry.
These lessons are designed for children:
To find out whether these lessons are the right fit for you and your child’s circumstances, send our incredible team a message. They would love to have a chat and help create a plan for your child’s swimming journey.
We’ve been teaching swimming for 80 years.
The instructors who deliver these lessons have completed specialist training in adaptive and inclusive teaching – your child is learning from someone who understands what they need, not someone applying a general approach to a specialist situation.
We also work closely with families throughout. You know your child. We know the water. Getting those two things working together is how we get the best results.
Carlile Swim operates across QLD, NSW, WA, VIC, and the ACT.
All locations have fully enclosed, temperature-controlled pools with accessible entry, changerooms and amenities on site.
Availability of specialist-trained instructors varies by location and state. Get in touch and we’ll find out what’s available near you.
Our experienced team works closely with families to create a positive swim experience. We focus on comfort, trust, and gentle progress at each child’s pace. Get in touch to enquire and talk through your child’s needs.
Join Carlile Swim for 30 days. We’re confident your child will feel safer, more assured and well supported in the water in their first four weeks. If not, we’ll refund the cost of your lessons.
