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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

Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.
Older people often miss or ignore signs that their own mobility is waning, because it typically happens gradually. (Shutterstock)

Maintaining mobility with aging means planning ahead

Mobility matters because it allows us to live independently and participate fully in our everyday activities for as long as possible.
All patients should have access to a primary care team with a minimum composition of a family physician and/or nurse practitioner, dietitian, nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physiotherapist and social worker. (Shutterstock)

Access to care: 5 principles for action on primary health‑care teams

A newly created Primary Care Action Team has a lofty goal: to ensure all Ontarians have access to primary health care within five years. Here are five principals to consider to help achieve it.
Parents say there has been a lack of academic and social learning opportunities for children during the pandemic. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images

5 tips to help preschoolers with special needs during the pandemic

The pandemic and shifts to virtual learning have set many children back academically. The setbacks can be particularly challenging for children with disabilities, but recovery is possible.

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