Statistics 

• About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. Read the CDC article 

• ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Read the CDC article 

Websites 

The Autism Project: The Autism Project is a Rhode Island Nonprofit Organization with a large network of resources and connections to the community. It also holds educational and social events. 

Safe Swim Adaptive Swim Class: Safe Swim Swim School offers classes tailored to each child's ability. 

Angel Fish Adaptive Swim: Angel Fish Adaptive Swim classes are offered through the Pawtucket YMCA,  and are tailored to each child's ability.   

*Autism Safety Network does not claim any partnership or rights to information on external websites. 

Downloadable resources