Karyn Kaschalk's Page

How are you involved in aquatic therapy?

I have developed several Adapted Aquatics programs within the Cleveland,Ohio area to teach children with a variety of disabilities how to use the water safely to further their physical, cognitive, social and learning potential. I am reaching out to Adults with disabilities to provide training to their care staff to integrate swimming as one of their recreational choices. My primary group of children I teach full-time has autism with my secondary group being referred by PT's, OT's and early intervention teachers.

Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)

TRS, Adapted Aquatics Instructor, WSI for nineteen years and counting

Location (city, state, country)

Berea, Ohio, USA

What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):

40' X 25'
Temp: 90 - 93 degrees

Do you have any teaching experience?

I would love to present on teaching children with autism. I had AAPAR present at our facility and ended up presenting more information on strategies for working with children with autism. The instructor, (professor for Adapted PE) felt my knowledge was very helpful.

Main patient populations:

both

What unique products or services do you offer:

The pool platform tipped vertical with the closed cell mat on top, a plastic jug makes a great car wash, club house ( if you drape the sides with towels) or monkey bars for children w/strength limitations.