Publications by authors named "Mackenzie Ackerman"
Importance: Globally, drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death, and children on the autism spectrum are at a higher risk of drowning. Several factors affect limited water competency (swim skills and water safety) and engagement in swimming as a meaningful leisure activity.
Objective: To identify baseline water competency among children on the autism spectrum, examine caregiver goals for swim skill intervention, and examine factors associated with water competency.