Autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, highlighting the importance of providing ...

In partnership with the YMCA of South Florida's Y-Swim Buddies program, Carson and Santiago Perez are currently leading a pilot study to track children's skills over time. They hope to expand the ...

FIU researchers created an evidence-based program that prepares future physical, occupational and recreational therapists to ...

"It's life-changing for kids with autism," said Lovely Chrisostome, who was terrified this winter when her 6-year-old son slipped out of the family's home and wandered through their lake-dotted ...

Some studies have shown that children with autism are more at risk of drowning. Swimming instruction can help, but classes designed for kids with autism aren't always easy to get.

"It's life-changing for kids with autism," said Lovely Chrisostome, who was terrified this winter when her 6-year-old son slipped out of the family's home and wandered through their lake-dotted ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter ...