Swimming matters more for autistic children than most parents realize, because drowning is a leading cause of death for kids on the spectrum who wander, and Central Oregon families spend summers around rivers and lakes. Bend has a swim school with a formal Adaptive Aquatics program, a local school offering private lessons for children with special needs, and a park district in Redmond with adaptive lessons.
Adaptive Aquatics program for swimmers with physical, sensory or developmental challenges, with instructors experienced in ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy, at SafeSplash's north Bend school.
Visit siteOne-on-one private lessons for swimmers who need individualized attention, including children with special needs, at 3075 N Highway 97 in Bend.
Visit siteAdaptive swim lessons for swimmers with disabilities, taught by staff trained in adaptive aquatics and instruction techniques for participants with developmental disabilities, at RAPRD facilities in Redmond, about 20 minutes north of Bend. The district also hosts Autism Society family swim nights.
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