2021 – Assessment with the Aquatic Independence Measure (AIM) – Research and Implementation

Intermediate / Symposium 1-hour Lecture

Sanibel, FL / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – 6:50-7:50 pm - 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU

(Classroom: 6:50-7:50 pm)

Faculty: Sue Grosse, MS

Please Note: We are pleased to provide a program update to this course, which is designed to present information on a research-based assessment instrument that measures independent motor functioning in the aquatic environment. 

Since the original program description was posted, this instrument has been published. The research validation format, the AIM, is now available as the Water Orientation Test Alyn1 and Water Orientation Test Alyn, authored by Ruthy Tirosh and published by Alyn Hospital, Jerusalem. Not only will the research substantiating this assessment instrument be included in this course, but also the published materials will be available for review. Implementation of the WOTA1 And WOTA2, using the published materials will also be considered.

As this is one of the first instances of aquatic therapy research that has resulted in a published assessment instrument, this session is valuable for anyone interested in aquatic therapy assessment.

Please Note:  It is strongly recommended participants have previously taken a workshop on the Halliwick Method.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Aquatic Independence Measure (AIM) was developed in Israel and published in 2002 as an aquatic assessment to determine a level of independent mobility. This course will present the published research findings related to the development of the AIM, as well as orient participants to how the AIM can be implemented along with more traditional land assessments. The AIM is based on the Halliwick Method.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Examine the research results related to comparison of the AIM with two land-based mobility assessments.

2) Assess the research population used to develop the AIM and compare this population with treatment populations.

3) Evaluate the individual items of assessment found on the AIM.

4) Identify the protocol for giving the AIM.

5) Obtain resources for gaining further information on the development and implementation of the AIM.

FACULTY: Susan J. Grosse, MS, currently president of Aquatic Consulting & Education Resources, has over 40 years experience in aquatics as a teacher, as well as in a variety of leadership roles at the local, national, and international levels. She is past president of the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness and past chair of the Aquatic Council of AAHPERD. Her publications include work in adapted aquatics, lifeguarding, instructional swim, water exercise, posttraumatic stress disorder, crisis management, contagion, and program administration. She received the ATRI Tsunami Spirit Award in 2006 and the International Swimming Hall of Fame John K. Williams Award in 2009.