Health & Fitness
Montclair Teen Swimmer With Autism Competes Nationally
The activity may help reduce autistic behavior, report says.
Can swimming help reduce the symptoms of autism?
That’s what a recent CBS News segment proposed when they featured Montclair teen Charles Cobbertt, an elite swimmer who competes against counterparts without disabilities.
The activity of swimming may help the 17-year-old Cobbertt - who currently trains with the YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team – to manage his autistic behavior, CBS stated.
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Cobbertt is currently training for the YMCA Long Course Nationals, which occur in early August.
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