Poster Session  |   July 2017
The Effect of Parent–Infant Swim Classes on Maternal Parenting Competence, Emotional Availability, and Aquatic Handling
Chanele Molano; Hope Sadowski; Jeanne Wenos, PED; Andrew Peachey, DrPH
Author Affiliations
  • James Madison University
Article Information
Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   July 2017
The Effect of Parent–Infant Swim Classes on Maternal Parenting Competence, Emotional Availability, and Aquatic Handling
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111515256p1-7111515256p. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO5142
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111515256p1-7111515256p. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO5142
Abstract

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This session introduces parent–infant swim classes as co-occupation-based interventions. Research outcomes indicate both mothers and infants benefit from the enhanced parenting competence, emotional availability, and aquatic handling skills learned through aquatic co-occupation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chanele Molano

Additional Authors and Speakers: Hope Sadowski, Jeanne Wenos

Contributing Authors: Andrew Peachey