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Dickerson Interviewed by Texas Newspaper about Autism and Swimming

July 1, 2019 by Heather McCabe

(JUNE 18, 2019) Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Jeremiah Dickerson, M.D. was interviewed by the Beaumont Enterprise about the benefits of swim lessons for children on the autism spectrum.

(JUNE 18, 2019) Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Jeremiah Dickerson, M.D., was interviewed by the Beaumont Enterprise about the benefits of swim lessons for children on the autism spectrum. Dickerson, who serves as the director of the Autism Assessment Clinic, addressed why bodies of water, which many youth on the autism spectrum find fascinating, can pose a significant safety risk for this population. Dickerson also discussed the therapeutic benefits oft swim lessons for children with a variety of special needs. Read the full story here >>.