What percentage of autistic children die from drowning?

• A. 90%
• B. 50%
• C. 10%
• D. 5%

Answer: (A)

Drowning risk is a serious concern for autistic children because many may wander toward water, have difficulty recognizing danger, and may not respond quickly to warnings. However, there isn’t a credible, universally accepted percentage that autistic children die from drowning; studies report varying figures and often focus on increased (relative) risk rather than a fixed proportion. The claim of ninety percent isn’t supported by reliable data. The important takeaway is to treat water safety as critically important for autistic children and implement strong safeguards: constant supervision near water, physical barriers, life jackets, swimming lessons appropriate for the child, and a plan to prevent wandering and respond quickly if near water.