Swimming lessons can be very beneficial for children with autism. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. Not only is swimming a form of therapy and drowning prevention but it is also great for  socialization. This is a life skill that everyone should learn – not […]

Teaching a child with autism how to swim can be tricky. Through consistency, patience and qualified swimming instruction, swimming can be fun. Having a properly trained instructor is key for children with autism.  According to the National Autism Association, between 2009 and 2011, 91% of drowning incidents in the US involved children with autism. Water […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects roughly 52 million individuals worldwide (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2017). Interestingly, aquatic activities and hydrotherapy have been shown to increase social interaction, confidence, and independence in children with ASD (Kumar et al., 2014). Unfortunately, drowning is the leading cause of death in autism. Autism and drowning has been studied to uncover why […]