Curious about aquatic therapy for your paediatric clients but not sure where to start?

Feeling unsure how to safely, confidently and effectively bring water-based intervention into your clinical practice?

Aquatic therapy offers powerful opportunities for engagement, regulation, skill development and sensory integration. This practical workshop is designed to help you build knowledge, confidence and clinical clarity around using aquatic therapy in paediatric settings.

What will you learn?

Whether you’re looking to explore water-based therapy for the first time or formalise the work you’re already doing, this session will provide a clear and supportive introduction to aquatic OT practice. 

You’ll learn how to identify clients who may benefit, understand key therapeutic principles and navigate risk, documentation and funding.

Walk (or swim) through real-life examples and clinical decision-making frameworks so you leave feeling confident and capable, no matter your starting point.

We will cover:

• What is Aquatic Therapy?
• Understanding the water properties
• Safety and Risk Management
• OT Models and Frameworks
• Effective documentation and reporting practices
• Current Research
• Identifying who would benefit from Aquatic Therapy
• Integrating Aquatic Therapy into your current practice (funding, facility options, resources/equipment)
• Overcoming common challenges and barriers
• Case study discussions and questions

Who is this workshop for?

• Occupational Therapists working with children or young people
• OTs exploring new tools to support regulation, engagement and participation
• Clinicians wanting to formalise or expand their aquatic therapy approach

Why attend?

• Understand the therapeutic rationale behind aquatic therapy
• Learn how to deliver safe and effective sessions
• Know how to assess suitability and integrate into therapy plans
• Explore practical tools for planning, risk management and funding
• Build confidence, whether you're just starting or expanding your approach