"almost half (46 per cent) of unintentional injury deaths for children with autism occurred by drowning – and the “danger years” are between ages five to seven." 

The author is the parent of an autistic child. 
She is aware that statistics indicate an increased danger of drowning. 
She has arranged special swim lessons for her child. 
She is spreading the word. 
Well done. 

But then the call for taxpayers to pay for it all? 
No.