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Autistic children’s risk of drowning is up to 160 times greater than that of their neurotypical peers. Wavebreakmedia/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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

Tana Carson, Florida International University and Tania Santiago Perez, Florida International University

Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.

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