Autistic children drown at alarming rates: How swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives

During roasting hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where ...
Medical Xpress

Why children should be enrolled in swim lessons

Learning to swim isn't just a childhood milestone—it's a life-saving skill, a confidence booster, and a path to lifelong health and joy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that families ...

Water may be sensory bliss for kids with autism — but it can also be a threat

Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lessons for these kids.

For children with autism, Pinellas pool’s swim lessons aim to save lives

The sliding glass door leading to Natasha Lim’s backyard pool has a lock and an alarm. A fence around the pool also has a lock, plus a bungee cord to thwart curious fingers.

It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Here’s what parents and caregivers ...
WFLX

Free swim lessons make a splash in Belle Glade

Pioneer Park Aquatic Center in Belle Glade adds new classes and programs after enrollment jumped from 80 to 110 participants ...

In HelloNation, Swimming Expert Woody Alpern of Atlanta Explains How Long Swim Lessons Take for Kids

How long do swim lessons take for kids to show results? A HelloNation article answers this question by explaining the kids ...

Calls for all children to get school swimming lessons in new drowning prevention strategy

The report, from Water Safety England, has announced the intention to work with the government to 'ensure all children learn ...