Parent Perspectives on Water Safety for Children with Autism.
Among children with autism, drowning is the leading cause of death through 14 years old. Attributes such as wandering, sensory issues, impulsivity, and a limited sense of danger could increase risk. In addition, autistic children often have trouble participating in structured group activities like s...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders Vol. 56; no. 9; pp. 3393 - 3403 |
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Springer Nature
Sep2026
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