Examples of aquatic activities applied according to the CI-MAT model for children with ASD<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPhase<\/td> Main objective<\/td> Examples of pool activities <\/td><\/tr> Phase 1: Emotional bonding and affective safety<\/td> To promote trust, therapeutic attachment, and adaptation to the aquatic environment.<\/td> \u2022 Relays in small teams (transporting floating balls).
\u2022 Group construction with pool noodles\/mats (making rafts or figures).
\u2022 Aquatic circle with changes of direction (group coordination).
\u2022 Cooperative symbolic games: \u201csaving the classmate\u201d (carrying them on the mat from one side to the other).<\/td><\/tr>Phase 2: Teaching aquatic skills and swimming<\/td> To promote motor autonomy, coordination, and basic swimming techniques.<\/td> \u2022 Independent floating with auxiliary material (pool noodles, kickboards).
\u2022 Gliding races from the wall (with kickboard).
\u2022 Playful submersions: collecting hoops or objects submerged at shallow depth.
\u2022 Progressive introduction to basic strokes (front crawl and backstroke) with visual or demonstrative support.<\/td><\/tr>Phase 3: Social integration and cooperation with peers<\/td> To stimulate social interaction, cooperation, and group play.<\/td> \u2022 Relays in small teams (transporting floating balls).
\u2022 Group construction with pool noodles\/mats (making rafts or figures).
\u2022 Aquatic circle with changes of direction (group coordination).
\u2022 Cooperative symbolic games: \u201csaving the classmate\u201d (carrying them on the mat from one side to the other).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n