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Let's Go Under! Teaching Water Safety Skills Using a Behavioral Treatment Package
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Levy, Kimberly M.; Ainsleigh, Susan A.; Hunsinger-Harris, Melissa L. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death among children worldwide. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at higher risk for incidents of drowning then their non-disabled peers. Mastering water safety skills, such as underwater submersion, has been associated with a decreased risk for incidents of drowning. Using a combined…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Aquatic Sports