The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County and the YMCA of the Suncoast are collaborating to provide adaptive swim lessons. These specialized lessons aim to equip neurodivergent children with crucial water safety skills, addressing a significant concern in Pinellas County.
Pinellas County ranks fourth in Florida for drowning deaths among children ages 5 and younger, highlighting the need for such programs.
The adaptive swim instruction is specifically designed for children with autism, sensory sensitivities, and motor challenges. Autistic children face an even greater risk, being 160 times more likely to drown than their peers…