In the state of Florida, drowning remains a leading cause of death in young children, but for kids with special needs, the risk goes up.
Dr. Jon Edenfield and his staff at Great Strides Rehabilitation work with children on the autism spectrum.
That’s why the staff is putting together a game plan. Starting Thursday, families of children with autism can reserve a specialized “anti-drowning” kit aimed to save lives. The staff wants to emphasize children with autism are naturally drawn to water. Edenfield gave News4JAX a look at the kits. They start with stick-on door alarms.
The kits also come with tips to keep your kids safe at home. It discusses facts about water safety and drowning, and emphasizes the importance of barriers, fences, and alarms to block water access.The kit also comes with the “water watcher” lanyard. It’s worn by adults designated to keep an eye on the kids.Research shows drownings can happen at pool parties and social gatherings involving water when adults inadvertently become distracted due to so much happening at one time.
The center is also starting a life jacket loaner program. It contains several youth sizes to fit all children. If your organization is having a water event, you can rent them. You can also ask about pool alarms the center will raffle off.Edenfield said this issue is close to his staff’s hearts.“Unfortunately, we’ve been touched firsthand by some families who have experienced children who have drowned or nearly drowned,” Edenfield said.
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