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Help Prevent Drowning in Children With Autism

Children with autism are at a staggering risk: they are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. This is not just a statistic-it’s a heartbreaking reality we have faced within our own school community.
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Why Are Kids with Autism at Such High Risk?

• Many children with autism engage in "wandering" or "elopement," leaving safe environments out of curiosity, fear, or discomfort.

• Water is especially enticing to many autistic children, but their unique sensory processing and limited understanding of danger can make this attraction deadly.

• Most drowning incidents occur in natural bodies of water-ponds, lakes, and rivers-often close to home, and typically happen when a child has wandered away. 

Traditional Swim Lessons Aren’t Enough
Children with autism often learn differently. Standard swim programs rarely meet their unique needs, leaving them vulnerable. Adaptive swim lessons-lessons tailored specifically for autistic children-are urgently needed.

Our Solution: Adaptive Swim Lessons for Every Student
Our non-profit school provides adaptive swim lessons to every student. Our program is designed by experts, proven effective, and serves as a model for others. We believe every child deserves the chance to be safe around water.

How You Can Help
Your support funds life-saving adaptive swim lessons and water safety training for children with autism. With your help, we can reduce the risk of drowning, empower children with crucial survival skills, and bring peace of mind to families.

PLUS, Double your impact with a 2X MATCH! 
For a limited time, every dollar you give will be doubled thanks to a generous 2X match—up to $60,000! That means your gift will go twice as far and help twice as many children.

Support Life-Changing Adaptive Swim Lessons for Children with Autism

Your donation helps provide specialized swim lessons tailored to the unique needs of children with autism. These adaptive lessons improve water safety, build confidence, enhance motor skills, and offer therapeutic benefits in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment. Every contribution allows us to reach more children and families, creating safer, happier futures.
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Sponsor an Adaptive Swim Lesson for a Child with Autism

For just $75, you can provide one child with autism a personalized adaptive swim lesson designed to meet their unique sensory and learning needs. These lessons improve water safety, build confidence, enhance motor skills, and offer calming therapeutic benefits in a supportive environment. Your donation helps create a safer, more empowering experience that can transform a child’s relationship with water and boost their independence.
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Sponsor a Classroom of 8 Adaptive Swim Lessons for Children with Autism

For $600, you can provide a full classroom of 8 children with autism personalized adaptive swim lessons tailored to their unique sensory and learning needs. These lessons focus on water safety, confidence-building, motor skill development, and therapeutic support in a calm, inclusive environment. Your donation helps transform the lives of multiple children, empowering them with essential skills and greater independence.
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Connections student Logan's mom, Ana, shares how the Connections swim lessons give children with autism a chance to build water safety skills—and give families peace of mind.

Join us in drawing the line on drowning.
Together, we can save lives-one lesson at a time.

Please watch our video clips featuring swim instructor Jovany, and explore our 7 essential tips to reduce drowning risk in children with autism, and join us in making water safety accessible to all.