Resources
Free Water safety Resources for parents, caregivers, teachers, and providers
This page is your stop to find resources for water safety and adaptive swim tips and tricks.
Keeping our kids safe is our number one priority!
THE TERRIFYINGly REAL STATISTICS OF DROWNING...
Kids with autism are 160 times more likely to drown.
Drowning is the leading cause of death in autistic children.
Drowning accounts for more than 70% of wandering-related fatalities.
Kids with autism elope
Elopement (a.k.a. running away or bolting) from safe environments is a common event that happens with autism families. It can be a terrifying situation when you don't know where your child is. This is particularly scary when paired with drowning risks.
48% of children with autism spectrum disorder attempt to elope from a safe environment (a rate nearly four times higher than their unaffected siblings).
More than one third of autistic children who wander/elope are never or rarely able to communicate their name, address, or phone number.
Children with ASD are eight times more likely to elope between ages 7 - 10 than their typically developing siblings.
Download our free printable Informational flyer
2-sided, full-color informational flyer to share with friends and family who may not know the risks of eloping and water dangers.
We also have these at the pool that we can give you in person!
WATER SAFETY WEBINAR
FREE
Come learn from adaptive swim professionals on how to prevent drowning.
Kids with autism are 160 times more likely to drown.
We will give you strategies to help you teach kids with any abilities the skills to be cautious around water.
Watch this pre-recorded webinar from our swim director!
For more resources, check out our blog posts
Learning doesn't have to stop when swim lessons end (in fact, it shouldn't!). We know parents often have questions about water safety, preparing for lessons, and helping their child feel more confident in the water. That's why we regularly share helpful articles written by our team.
Below, you'll find blog posts from our instructors filled with practical tips, encouragement, and real-world advice to support your family on your swimming journey. We hope they help make every step a little easier.