Salt Lake County Adaptive Aquatics
Adaptive lessonsSalt Lake County Parks and Recreation offers the Otters Swim Club for kids ages 3 and up with autism or intellectual disabilities, using small groups and a low student-to-teacher ratio.
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4 swim programs in salt-lake-cityDetails checked July 2026Editorial guidelines
For autistic kids, swimming is a safety skill — drowning is a leading cause of injury death among autistic children. Salt Lake County has adaptive programs and specialty swim schools that teach at a child's pace, safety first.
AuSome Aquatics
Adaptive lessonsFounded by a neurodivergent instructor, this Draper-based school specializes in swimmers with autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities, with in-home options across the county.
Visit siteWaterworks Aquatics
Special-needs lessonsA swim school that lets parents flag a child's special-needs characteristics at registration so instructors can tailor lessons accordingly.
Visit siteSalt Lake County Inclusion Swim Lessons
Inclusion supportA county program providing extra one-on-one support so children with disabilities can participate in standard group swim lessons alongside peers.
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