What is a potential risk factor for drowning incidents in individuals with ASD?

The chosen answer highlights a significant risk factor for drowning incidents in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many individuals with ASD may not receive traditional swimming instruction or swim lessons due to various reasons, including challenges with communication, social interactions, or sensory sensitivities. The lack of swimming skills can lead to danger in water-related situations, significantly increasing their vulnerability to drowning.

Individuals with ASD may display behaviors such as fascination with water, which can lead them to seek out pools, lakes, or other bodies of water without understanding the associated dangers. If they have not learned water safety or swimming techniques, they are at greater risk of drowning in these situations.

The other factors listed, while potentially relevant in broader contexts, do not directly correlate as strongly with the immediate risk of drowning. Although increased impulsivity and isolation can indeed contribute to risky behaviors or scenarios, they are less directly linked to the specific skill deficit of swimming capability than the lack of swimming lessons.