Local mother raises awareness for children with autism learning to swim

Local mother raises awareness for children with autism learning to swim

SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) -- Individuals with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than those without, according to the National Autism Association. One Savannah mom said the lack of local resources in the area makes it difficult to change that. WSAV spoke to Heather Boatright Mims, a mother of 5-year-old Matthew and is new to the autism journey.                                                                     “A lot of times parents are walki…