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. Frisco families have an unusually good spread: two swim schools with adaptive tracks in or beside the city, at-home instructors, and a low-cost city program next door in McKinney.
Aqua-Tots at 15922 Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 400, in Frisco offers S.N.A.P. (Students Needing Adaptive Programming) for children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, deafness or blindness.
Visit siteAdaptive Aquatics program for children with physical, sensory or developmental challenges, including autism and ADHD, at SafeSplash's Frisco/Little Elm school; private lessons recommended.
Visit siteOne-on-one adaptive lessons in your home or community pool for children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome and sensory needs, listed at roughly $77-90 per 30-minute lesson depending on package.
Visit siteAdapted aquatics for individuals of all ages with varying abilities at the Senior Pool, 1400 S. College St, in neighboring McKinney; sessions of four classes at $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents.
Visit siteDolphin lessons designed for swimmers with special abilities, focused on water safety and survival skills, at 1601 N. Hardin Blvd in McKinney, a short drive east of Frisco.
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