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In Florida, swim lessons for kids with autism aim to stop drownings

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4.

Now, Florida is expanding a program to teach its youngest to swim and prioritizing children with autism who are at a much higher risk.

NPR’s Jonaki Mehta reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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