Water safety is not optional for autistic children — drowning is a leading cause of death for kids on the spectrum, which makes adaptive swim lessons one of the most important investments a family can make. In Memphis, a few programs specifically train instructors to teach children with autism and other disabilities, using slower pacing and one-on-one attention. This page covers what adaptive lessons involve and where to find them locally.
Runs a Certified Adaptive Aquatics program with instructors experienced teaching children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy; starts with an online questionnaire and on-site orientation to build a personalized plan, and recommends private lessons.
Visit siteMemphis swim school offering one-on-one lessons that it describes as a fit for children with special needs as well as adults. No street address is published online, so call to ask where lessons are held.
Visit siteSwim program offered by referral at select Memphis-area YMCA branches, including Ric Nuber, Bartlett, Fogelman Downtown, Millington, Olive Branch and Schilling Farms. The Y does not publish curriculum details online, so ask how referrals work and whether it suits your child.
Visit siteCity pool at 712 Tanglewood St. that Memphis Parks lists for adaptive programming only. Formats, ages and fees are not published online; call the Aquatics Department at (901) 636-1900 for current sessions.
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