The summer swim season is pretty much over but water safety is a year-round concern for families with children, especially those on the autism spectrum. Doctors say it's important, considering that ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- 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 swimming ...

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

As drowning risks have come into focus, advocates are trying to make swimming lessons more accessible. In this photo provided by the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, swim instructors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his ...

The recent death of a 9-year-old girl with autism is highlighting a serious safety concern for children with autism. Experts say children with autism are 160 times more likely to die from drowning ...

Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traffic.