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Sensory-Friendly swim program aims to keep kids with autism safer in the water

NCT ID NCT02747459

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a swimming and water safety program designed for children with autism spectrum disorder. The program uses individualized teaching methods and sensory modifications to help kids learn to swim and stay safe around water. Over 350 children with autism took part, and the program also trained swim instructors to better support these children.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sensory Supported Swimming (a behavioral swim program with individualized instruction and sensory modifications)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a low-cost, effective way to help children with autism learn to swim safely and stay active.
What could go wrong
This is a completed program development study, not a controlled trial, so results may not apply broadly. Benefits depend on instructor training and individual child needs.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

353 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2012

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Autism diagnosis (any autism spectrum diagnosis) * Order of response Exclusion Criteria: * Children with sensory impairments (i.e., blindness, deafness) * Based on the discretion of the program directors, participants that display aggressive or harmful behaviors may be excluded for safety purposes

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism spectrum disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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