Drowning Prevention for Special Needs Populations

Resources

First Responder Access & Functional Needs Training Series - From The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services

Swimming with Autism book by Tammy Lee Anderson

New data suggest 1 in 44 US children affected by autism - Article from LA Times

Pool Pointers for Inclusive Lifeguarding

Safety & Wandering Prevention Checklist - Help keep your loved with autism safe by considering these action items for safety in the home and out in the community.

Family Wandering Emergency Plan - Make sure your family has a plan in case of a wandering emergency. Includes section with critical information, emergency steps, locations to search, emergency contacts and more.

Autism Elopement Alert Form - Fill out this form with person-specific information for first responders so they are prepared to search for your child in the event that he or she wanders from safety.

Neighbor Alert Letter - Provide this letter to trusted neighbors to inform them of your child's tendency to wander.

Seven Steps to Prevent Wandering at Your Child's School - These steps can help make sure protocols are in place so that your child stays safe at school.

School Alert/IEP Letter - A sample letter to your school about your child's tendency to wander.

Teaching Safety FAQ - Tips and strategies to help teach your child safety skills.

Safety Log - Keep track of wandering incidents, attempts or interactions that put your child at risk.

Wandering Tips for First Responders - Share this with your local first responders so they can effectively respond to a wandering situation.

Webinar on Drowning Prevention for Special Needs Populations - May 2022

This webinar was recorded on 31 May 2022. The webinar highlights insights and pragmatic guidance for serving special needs populations. Hear expert perspectives on the importance of, risk factors for, and programming ideas for keeping people with special needs safe in and around water.

To view the video on YouTube, click HERE.