(UK) Wiltshire: Local swimming pool offers "Autism-Friendly classes"

Aug 4, 2023, Gazette and Herald: New Wiltshire swimming pool launches family classes https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/23693465.new-wiltshire-swimming-pool-launches-family-classes/

S. England

Westbury Swimarium has officially opened its doors and launched a brand new swim school. Like riding a bike, learning to swim is a tick box that many parents and children hope to tick off this summer before returning back to school in September.

Westbury Swimarium intends to do just that by helping families all over Wiltshire achieve this childhood milestone….

As well as the Child and Adult classes, the establishment also offers Aquafit and Aqua mobility sessions which have already received glowing reviews from the attendees who praised the workout, that wasn’t only good for their physical wellbeing but also their mental health.

Slots have also been designated to Autism-friendly classes which see the lights dim to calming shades of blue and the speakers play soothing classical music to create a more comfortable environment for the swimmers….