Death of 9-year-old with autism highlights importance of specialized swim lessons

The recent death of a 9-year-old girl with autism is highlighting a serious safety concern for children with autism.

Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?

As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s swimming lessons, or even stopping altogether? If your child has reached a certain level, ...
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Thinking of quitting your child’s swimming lessons over winter? Read this first

Amy Peden receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. She maintains an honorary affiliation with Royal Life Saving Society - Australia as a Senior Research Fellow. The ...
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Fewer swimming lessons and lifeguard shortages make swimming even riskier this summer

Audrey R. Giles receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Transport Canada's Boating Safety Contribution Program. She is a member of the Canadian Drowning ...