Testimonials

The Swim Angelfish Presentation was one of the best talks that I attended at the entire ASCA Clinic. It will not only help my swimmer that may be on the spectrum or have learning disabilities but also for my neurotypical swimmers. - Alexa Jayne, Head Swim Coach, [...]

Swim Angelfish today is a program that is here to serve and to serve you with education and meaningful resources to help all ages and abilities thrive in the water. - Ailene Tisser, Co-founder of Swim Angelfish, at the 2025 ASCA Worldwide Clinic [...]

It is part of that (recent drownings) we learned that kids with those needs are 160 times more likely to drown. So the question is how could we make good from this tragedy and how can we spread the word. - Marian Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney, on [...]

A greater Boston starts with helping kids stay safe in the water. - CBS Boston on Framingham's Adaptive Water Safety Day with Swim Angelfish

There are other things we need to do to keep our population of children with autism safe in Salem, beyond the classroom. I'm really grateful that the Salem district decided to partner with Swim Angelfish and made it possible for our students to experience this adaptive program [...]

I learned SO many helpful strategies and ideas to use to assist students with swimmng skills. It is definitely hard to narrow down to just one roadblock that was helpful. This course has provided me with so many strategies to implement with my adaptive swim lesson students. I am [...]

Love the short videos with the tips and all the material shared with us. Really good complement for Level 1! Thank you for all you do and teach us! I am a much better Instructor Thanks to YOU! - Leticia Maniell, Level 1, PWCS Aquatics Center [...]

I genuinely enjoyed the Level 2 training because of its relatability. The videos show real scenarios and not just 'perfect moments.' I feel that the Level 2 training provided me with strategies that I can use immediately to help swimmers on my caseload. When I saw what I had [...]

I really loved the Totally Treatment course and thought it was so informative! The way every aspect of aquatic therapy was broken down into short videos was helpful. Thank you so much for the information and for the work you do to promote safety and confidence in the [...]

All of the strategies you mention are great things for every coach to be aware of and take into consideration for every group, not just special needs. #expect the unexpected. - David Guffey, Mindful Swimming LLC

Ailene is amazing! I have learned so many new strategies and how to instruct parents to hold their children. The parent-child class is a growing area for me. Children of all abilities benefit from these techniques. I'm excited to get back in the water tomorrow with the moms [...]

Excellent! I've learned loads from Strategies for Inclusion Success and look forward to using it in my swim sessions, many thanks! - Belinda Wyatt, Level 4, Glossop Pool

The Parent & Child course was awesome, a lot of useful information shared and fun to watch. Thank you for the courses you provide! - Leticia Maniell, PWCS Aquatics Center

I just completed the Parent & Child Course! Thank you for another wonderful training! I am very excited to incorporate these strategies into my lessons to help my swimmers meet swim skill benchmarks easier. I feel these techniques are helpful for every child! Overall this was an amazing [...]

I wanted to share that the Strategies for Inclusion Success is a fantastic class! It is organized really well and in an accessible way to individuals of all educational and professional backgrounds. I believe it provides valuable information for a wide range of populations. - Sarah Henesey, OT, [...]

All of these tips are great! I honestly enjoyed this training so much and think it is possibly the most beneficial for my team because of the tips and tricks you've provided. Now it's going back to decide who all to send through training! I think this worksheet is [...]

I have been a swim instructor through RCWSI, RC LGI Trainer and Y 6. More and more special needs students and adults are seeking training and guidance. I am so glad to have invested in this program! I have enjoyed the learning and strategies of each lesson! [...]

This information was helpful as an OT wanting to incorporate aqua therapy and not sure how to get started. What you have created and the knowledge you are sharing is inspiring. Thank you! - Kelly Boyle. Totally Treatment Course

Swim Angelfish gave me such good strategies and direction on how to tackle the programming, pricing, and caseload management questions I was facing within my small business. - Ashley Plummer, PT, DPT, PCS, Founder of JAX Kids Aquatics 

We are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive opportunities for children with autism and disabilities. Drowning prevention is a deeply personal and essential part of our mission. Partnering with Swim Angelfish allows us to provide access to adaptive swim programs that are specifically designed to meet our [...]