Supporting Students With Special Needs
Autism and the Coronavirus: Resources for Families
During the coronavirus crisis, many families who have children with autism spectrum disorder are coping with the suspension of both school and essential services. Additionally, children with autism often have difficulty adjusting to the disruption of their routine and environment. (Child Mind Institute’s Autism Center, 4/10/20)
- Tips for Talking With Your Child With Autism About the Coronavirus
- Tips for Developing Routines, Schedules and an Emergency Plan
- Tips for Teaching Handwashing to Children with ASD
- Tips for ABA Service Providers
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Provides resources and practice information for educators, parents, and students related to COVID-19
Regional Educational Laboratory Program
How Education Leaders Can Support Students with Autism During School Closures
May 10, 2020 | Blog | REL Northwest
Audience: teachers, school leaders, district leaders
Plan and deliver: Educating students with disabilities in remote settings
April 22, 2020 | Blog | REL Midwest
Audience: teachers, school leaders
Distance Learning Resources for Education Stakeholders in the Northwest
April 13, 2020 | Resource roundup | REL Northwest
Audience: teachers, school leaders, district leaders
How can educators make online instruction accessible to students with disabilities?
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April 1, 2020 | FAQ | REL Central
Audience: teachers, school leaders, district leaders
What are some methods of providing online instructional support for students with disabilities? [181 KB ]
March 25, 2020 | FAQ | REL Northeast & Islands
Audience: teachers, school leaders, district leaders
Social Stories
- AutismSpeaks Social Story: We All Get Sick Sometimes
- We Wear Masks- A Social Story About the Coronavirus
With this Social Story, your students will be able to visualize and listen to simple language that explains things we need to do to keep safe like staying home, not going to school, wearing a mask if we have to go out, and staying 6 feet away from other people. A downloadable PDF is also available. (Youtube, Mike McGovern, 4/9/2020)
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