YMCA and Juvenile Welfare Board team up for adaptive swim lessons

Adaptive swim lessons for neurodivergent children in Pinellas County, Florida, addressing water safety concerns and drowning ...
WECT

Experts stress the importance of swim lessons for kids

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4,000 people drown every year in the United States. The CDC reports that the number of people who die by ...
Medical Xpress

Adapted swim lessons can improve water safety skills for autistic children

Autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, highlighting the importance of providing water safety lessons tailored to their needs. Florida International ...

For children with autism, Pinellas pool’s swim lessons aim to save lives

This week, for the first time, the YMCA offered four days of free adaptive swimming lessons to children with disabilities and ...

In HelloNation, Swimming Expert Woody Alpern of Atlanta Highlights What Makes the Best Swim Lessons for Kids

What should parents look for when choosing a swim school? A HelloNation article answers this question by breaking down how to choose a swim school that offers safety, skill development, and lasting ...

Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons

Swimming lessons are being impacted by pool closures and rising costs, but the attention is being turned to water safety as a ...