Episode 202 — Take WATER SAFETY Seriously
Guest: Dayna Harvey • Date: May 2, 2024
Episode Overview
This week we focus on the incredibly important topic of water safety for kids on the autism spectrum. We’re joined by Dayna Harvey, a Water Safety Expert on a mission to eradicate drowning. It’s the leading cause of accidental death and kids on the autism spectrum are 160 times more at risk.
About Dayna Harvey
Dayna Harvey is a Water Safety Expert (educating and empowering parents with information, strategies, and hands-on tools to keep their children safer in and around water), and she is a swimming lesson teacher (instructing children in the skills they need to save their lives). Dayna was first certified in 1988 and she has been impacting families ever since. The mission to eradicate drowning has intensified as drowning continues to be the #1 cause of accidental death in children under 5. Dayna and the Waiting Whale kids have created The WATCHING Initiative and The Waiting Whale - Water Safety Kit, important tools for parents to have in their homes as they teach their children "Where there is water, I will WAIT!"
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You’ll Discover
The Shocking Rate of Drowning for Kids on the Autism Spectrum (4:00)
Why Swimming Lessons Aren’t Enough (6:56)
The WATCHING Initiative (8:57)
Why Supervision Isn’t Enough (11:47)
The Biggest Distraction For Parents (14:49)
Why EVERYBODY In Your Circle Needs To Be Vigilant (17:24)
The Limitations of Life Jackets (21:59)
Not Knowing Is Not OK (27:22)
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