For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving
May 20, 2025
Some studies have shown that children with autism are more at risk of drowning. Experts say swimming instruction can help, but classes specifically designed for kids with autism aren’t always easy to get. One such class took place recently at the Small Fish Big Fish swim school in Florida. That’s a state where officials have documented more than 100 drownings of children with autism since 2021. The risk stems in large part from a propensity to wander off or underappreciate perils. Parents of children in the swimming class say they see it as potentially lifesaving.
