Can tailored swim lessons keep autistic kids safer in water?

NCT ID NCT06216613

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a specialized swim program (Sensory Enhanced Aquatics) helps autistic children aged 5-9 learn swimming and water safety better than standard lessons. Fifty-one children participated in 16 half-hour lessons. Researchers measured swimming skills before and after to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Sensory Enhanced Aquatics (specialized swim lessons)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a safer, more effective way to teach autistic children how to swim and stay safe in water.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 51 participants. Results may not apply to all autistic children, and the program requires trained instructors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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