08/29/2026
Summer may be over and kids may be back in school, but water safety is still a year-round priority.
For children with autism and other special healthcare needs, taking extra precautions around water is especially important. Berenise Lafrance, M.D., of Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center shares steps parents and caregivers can take to help reduce drowning risk, from securing pools and using life jackets to exploring adaptive aquatic programs.
Drowning is preventable. Keep these important safety reminders in mind all year long.