Figures show drowning to be one of the leading causes of accidental death in people with autism, and we take a look at the reason for this.
There's more awareness of autism symptoms and possible associated Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in children in recent years. Although getting a diagnosis isn't always straightforward, it's easier than it was. And, grandparents confused by a child's autism diagnosis are usually that way because they grew up in an era where it simply wasn't recognised.
