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The Special Needs Swim Coach Masterclass
About the Workshop
Teaching children who learn differently requires more than just technique, it takes empathy, understanding, and the right tools. The Special Needs Swim Coach Masterclass is the first-of-its-kind workshop designed to help coaches and educators confidently work with neurodivergent children in aquatic settings.
Suitable for
- • Swim coaches
- • General educators
- • Mainstream school teachers
- • Parents
- • Anyone working with or interested in supporting children with special needs
What to Expect
- • Practical strategies for engaging neurodiverse learners
- • Confidence-building tools for inclusive coaching
- • Insights into creating supportive and safe environments
- • Opportunities to expand your reach and impact as an educator
- • A community of like-minded professionals who care about inclusion
Workshop Description
This workshop runs across two days:
Day 1 (Land)
- • Building understanding, empathy, and techniques
- • Location: Bilik Akasia, Rafflesia Hall, Level 4, Block D, Institute For Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Day 2 (Pool)
- • Hands-on practice and application in real aquatic settings
- • Location: Kolam Renang Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
About Darshini
Darshini Balakrishnan, CEO of Swimin12 Swim School, is a psychologist and special needs consultant with 14+ years of experience in SEMH and autism support. She leads inclusive programs that empower coaches and teachers to work confidently with children of all abilities, building bridges between education, therapy, and sport.