Children diagnosed with autism face a drowning risk that is up to 160 times greater than that of other children — a sobering statistic that has prompted Florida to take action.
The state is now directing public funding toward a program specifically designed to get kids with autism into swim lessons, recognizing the urgent need to address one of the leading causes of death among this population.
The program prioritizes water safety instruction for children on the autism spectrum, giving families access to resources that could save their child’s life.
