Maryland Autism Coalition Water Safety Resources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71% of deaths related to wandering are caused by drowning. That’s right – 71%. That’s why it is absolutely critical to teach your child to swim, doggy paddle, or float.

Maryland Autism Coalition PSAs on Risks of Wandering/Elopement/Drowning and Water Safety

WMAR interview on Coalition water safety initiatives: “Raising awareness: The deadly risk of drowning for children with autism”

NBC4 interview “Mother warns parents of risks after drowning of 3-year-old boy with autism”

Coalition Member Water Safety Resources:

Swim lesson scholarships

Autism Society of Maryland

Montgomery County Police Autism/IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities), Alzheimer’s and Dementia Outreach Program Safety Brochure

Pathfinders for Autism (includes resources from The Hussman Institute for Autism)

Pathfinders for Autism provider directory – Choose category Swim Lessons

xMinds

Additional Organizations’ Water Safety Resources

Recorded webinar: Autism Acceptance & Water Safety hosted by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and the Autism Society of America
(passcode: 44ih.SKW)

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