Wish Book: Drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children. The YMCA hopes to expand a water safety program that’s changing the dynamic.
- Posted on December 29, 2025
- By The Mercury News
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Wish Book: Drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children. The YMCA hopes to expand a water safety program that’s changing the dynamic.

Water accidents are the cause of 91% of deaths among children with autism 14 years or younger.