Swimming program for autistic children commences

The new lagoon swimming club has commenced a swimming program focused on children with autism.

The program was commenced by Transport Ministry State Minister Ahmed Adil at a ceremony held in the Rasfannu area of Male’ city. According to the New Lagoon club, the lessons are for children who are registered at the autism association.

The classes will be held every Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 for a period of one year. The program was commenced with 10 children and each child has a personal coach by the club assigned to them.

The club stated that coaches were selected after careful assessments and the intention was to increase the number of children in the program in the future.