Super topic for a master's paper! Check out Carlie Morris's hard work. THE IMPACT SENSORY STIMULATION INTERVENTIONS HAVE ON TRANSITIONS FOR CHILDREN W/ DISABILITIES IN AQUATIC THERAPY -
https://shareok.org/bitstream/handle/11244/338801/Morris_okstate_0664M_17874.pdf?sequence=1
ATU was once told that OTs "do not provide aquatic therapy services". Below, you can read our (comprehensive) response.
Aquatic therapy is a water-based therapeutic tool that is taught in OT school as a hands-on procedure; used in practice by occupational therapists/assistants; and routinely reimbursed by payers.
Since 2010, Aquatic Therapy University/ ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars have provided aquatic education across the world (Canada, The Netherlands, Puerto Rico, USA, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and more).
In 2014, ATU was the first provider to obtain value added CEU credit for our aquatic therapy courses through the Federation of State Boards of PT, a national entity.
Swim lessons for Autism.
Carter, B. C., & Koch, L. (2023). Swimming Lessons for Children With Autism: Parent and Teacher Experiences. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 43(2), 245-254.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15394492221143048
Looking for ideas for your OT Master's thesis or doctoral dissertation? Here are some 2023 ideas:
Baker, B. G. (2023). The Feasibility of a Large-Amplitude Aquatic-Based Exercise Occupational Therapy Program for Individuals With Early Parkinson’s Disease (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nevada, Las Vegas).
Johnson, L. J. (2023). Efficacy of a Hydrotherapy Program in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/items/75aa352c-2e90-44d8-9871-a860ac7edf1d
