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 an autistic child to swim can be a very tricky task. However, through consistency, patience, and a qualified swimming instruction, swimming can be used as a form of aquatic therapy. Making sure you always have properly trained instructors is key, especially for children who are autistic. According to the National Autism Association, between 2009 and […]

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 […]