Water safety is one of the highest-stakes skills an autistic child can learn, and Portland has genuine adaptive options — public pools, park districts, and private swim schools. Here's how to sort them and what to ask.
Runs adaptive swim times at Southwest Community Center — a lower-stimulation pool session for youth with disabilities, caregiver in the water, historically free for ages 18 and under.
Visit siteOne-on-one adaptive swim lessons at Harman and Beaverton swim centers for ages 3 and up, arranged by request form — a strong westside option for kids who need individual instruction.
Visit siteCertified adaptive aquatics instructors experienced with autistic swimmers; starts with a questionnaire and on-site orientation to build an individualized lesson plan.
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