Water Therapy Sessions

Exceptional water therapy sessions for children with special needs, conducted based on the 10-point Halliwick Concept program, enriched with elements of sensory integration therapy, and tailored to the individual needs of our clients.

For whom?

for children with difficulties with concentration, emotional control and behavior,
for children with muscle tone disorders: hypotonia or hypertonia,
for children with too low or too high arousal levels,
for children with coordination and balance disorders,
for children with motor planning disorders,
for children with fatigue, reluctant to engage in physical activity,
for children with hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to stimuli,
for children with developmental disorders,
for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Water happiness

The well-being of our swimmers in the water environment is our foundation.
We build on this to develop further swimming skills, enriching them with extensive sensory stimulation.

Our Philosophy of Water Work

Building water happiness.
Providing appropriate support and encouragement for the Swimmer.
Giving the Swimmer a sense of security at every stage.
Focusing on building independence.
Individual approach.
Looking for possibilities, not limitations arising from disability.
Following the Swimmer's breath and body rhythm.
Acceptance and motivation.
Being present in the moment, paying attention to the Swimmer's needs.

Hallwick Concept 10 Point Program

Mental Adjustment – being able to respond appropriately to a different environment, situation or task. The learning of breath control is an important aspect of this work.
Disengagement – an ongoing process throughout the learning by which the swimmer becomes physically and mentally independent.
Transversal Rotation Control (formerly Vertical Rotation) – the ability to control any rotation made about a fronto-transversal axis.
Sagittal Rotation Control – the ability to control any rotation made about a sagittotransversal (anterior/posterior) axis.
Longitudinal Rotation Control (formerly Lateral Rotation) – the ability to control any rotation made about a sagitto-frontal (longitudinal) axis.
Combined Rotation Control – the ability to control any combination of rotations.
Upthrust – trusting the water will support you. Sometimes called ‘mental inversion’ (because the swimmer must invert their thinking and realise they will float and not sink).
Balance in stillness – floating still and relaxed in the water. This is dependent on both mental and physical balance control. When balanced, other activities can be performed more easily.
Turbulent Gliding – a floating swimmer is moved through the water by an instructor without any physical contact between them. The swimmer has to control unwanted rotations but makes no propulsive movements.
Simple Progression and Basic Swimming Stroke – the development from simple propulsive movements made by the swimmer to a stroke which may be individual to each swimmer.

Source: https://www.halliwick.org/

Organizational Matters

Water therapy sessions are conducted individually.
The swimmer participates in the sessions with a therapist-instructor. The child's parent/guardian does not enter the water.
Sessions last 45 minutes.
Before the first water session, we discuss the swimmer's profile and needs over the phone, setting the rules for the sessions and the date of the first meeting.
Price list: one-time entry: 200 PLN, 10-session card valid for 5 months: 1800 PLN
The founder of the Activity Swimming School, Kasia Kostańska, is responsible for the methodological supervision of the sessions and the development of the therapy plan. Kasia is a Master of Physiotherapy and a certified sensory integration therapist.
The sessions are conducted by swimming coaches and instructors, graduates of the Halliwick Concept course, experienced in working with children with special needs.