Explaining Coronavirus to your Children
- Video from WDIV - https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/03/13/watch-explaining-coronavirus-to-children-what-is-it-why-are-schools-closed/
- Children and COVID-19 from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/children.html
- Toolkit for Families with students with ASD. - This would also be appropriate for parents with young children. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/sites/afirm.fpg.unc.edu/files/covid-resources/Supporting%20Individuals%20with%20Autism%20through%20Uncertian%20Times%20Full%20Packet.pdf
- A story to help children understand Coronavirus https://static1.squarespace.com/static/595fb0d16a49632afb7e2c00/t/5e73cf66459c9d6afea2bb10/1584648075946/Coronavirus+Story+for+Children.pdf
- Julia Cook “The Yucky Bug” video https://youtu.be/ZD9KNhmOCV4
- APA Social Distancing & Related Resources https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing
- CDC Managing Anxiety & Stress https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
- Autism Speaks Resources re: COVID-19 including social stories https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/covid-19-information-and-resources
- Autism Toolkit for school closures https://l.ead.me/bbTE3n
- Coronavirus Social Stories https://drive.google.com/open?id=115D1gn80OrWocRr-LwG9dYeWbuwXkoDY https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Coronavirus-COVID-19-Social-Story-5319239
- Another Coronavirus social story https://www.flipsnack.com/KeshetChicago/coronavirus-social-story/full-view.html?fbclid=IwAR2spJ0sBUaboJC3 UqxeqoHCZjOl2Smg1JSn_CqnzL6V2CQfQf_JG0ohw24
- PDF Social Story in many languages https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
- Sesame Street and Caring for Each Other https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring
- Autism and Special Needs Exercise App. Supported in research and used by universities, parents and professionals around the world. The Free trial period has been extended to both schools and parents during these difficult times. http://www.exercisebuddy.com/
- FAQ about CoronaVirus https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3eApRJDPdVxpOlq1eEU124oIWpfQDK1/view?mc_cid=b04fa541f1&mc_eid=17a6856e0c
- Something for Everyone ttps://www.wholechildcounseling.com/post/coronavirus-resources-for-kids-parents-counselors-and-educators j
- Hand-washing Steps Using the WHO Technique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IisgnbMfKvI
- Handwashing-The 12 Steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGQpJafaWj0
- Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak Https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/Coping%20With%20Stress%20During%20Infectious%20Disease%20Outbreaks.pdf?token=AWwirWbwnFZzJLvz3PPjKrKdmjruV9RT8Cv8f-twIduYJgjzyONTCy0XbV5oTOiUJOTRxfHiJypWT3yj1i-II-yvO2FQS0hPdpXuPvuRMGgtAsg8MS8KrPERtPPyMqT7vFLEliQ4HMtrZfdMDF1WbmcMDlnquY_mwl8UUbVqECgpbeErrdrs0hiauXXXv4uzKhBnBOOlTYo7L5jeQuQFClRV
- How to manage emotions and build structure at home during COVID-19 https://makesociallearningstick.com/keep-calm-and-structure-on-how-to-manage-emotions-and-build-structure-at-home-during-covid-19/?__s=xxxxxxx&__s=cw95cvvfixsjp5ptydrm
- FREE Mental Health Support and Resources Through Child Mind https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/?fbclid=IwAR2rIRsR80rCNIZeb9JtEhS7k_CEPRNujVjeQfPfWevFpQYghjatPoNp-sU