Dealing with Covid-19
Resources for Special Educators, Therapists, & Families
Curated resources for those working with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
Thanks to all the creators from around the globe whose work is listed here. Your generosity in making these resources freely available is greatly appreciated.
Handwashing Poster
Download this resource from Angie S by clicking here.
Wash Your Hands
You can download the resource here.
Handwashing with Core Vocabulary
You can access the file for this resource here. It was created by Autism Speech Talkies.
Handwashing Sequence
Download this resource here. Thanks to Adaptation Station for offering this mini-schedule.
Songs for Handwashing
You can obtain the file here. Created by Autism Little Learners.
Handwashing Sequence
Simply Fun and Functional AdaptED created this resource. You can obtain the file here.
Social Narrative
Download the social narrative here. It was created by Noodle Nook.
Social Narrative
The Autism Educator created this narrative. You can access this story here.
Handwashing Story
You can obtain the file for this resource here. It was created by Magic Spells for Teachers.
UM-NSU CARD's Let's Talk About The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Whiteboard Social Narrative Video
Question Cards
These were created by Sarah Wu. You can download the file here.
Lesson Plan & Graphic
Click here to download these materials, which were created by Make No Little Plans.
Handwashing Instructional Unit
Simply Special Ed developed this unit. You can obtain the materials here.
Communication Board
Thanks to Janelle Sampson of Two Way Street for this resource. Read about using communication boards to discuss Covid-19 and download a copy here.
Visual Supports
Click here to obtain these visual supports from AAC for Adults.
Social Narrative
Teaching Sensory Explorers created this story. You can download this social narrative here.
Tips for Talking with Children
You can download this resource here. It was created by the US Department of Health and Human Service Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Social Distancing Poster
This poster was developed by SpinDrift. Get your copy here.
Staying Safe & Healthy Social Narrative
Click here to obtain this social narrative. It was created by Spiffy Speech.
The best way to wash your hands to help prevent diseases, like coronavirus | Just The FAQs
Coughing & Sneezing
You can download the PPT file here. You may want to edit page 5 to suggest coughing/sneezing into the crook of their elbow (not covering with their hands). Thanks to Stefani Dutcher for sharing this work.
Snap Core Page
If you use the Snap Core First software from Tobii Dynavox, you can download this page on Covid-19 here.
Stop the Spread Posters
Brilliant Dust created this resource. Check out these helpful posters here,
Virus Anxiety Toolkit
Shine created this set of materials. You can view their resources here.
Learning about Viruses
BrainPop has a set of engaging resources on this topic. Click here to visit Brain Pop's learning materials.
Let's Talk about Covid-19
This was created by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disability (UM-NSU Card). The social narrative from UM-NSU CARD can be accessed here.
What is social distancing? | CBC Kids News
Learning about Covid-19
Cleaning Your Phone
Information from CNet on cleaning your phone can be accessed here.
Sanitizing Apple Electronics
How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus
Scholastic Learn at Home Materials
Check out these free resources for learning outside of school from Scholastic.
Learn at Home Subscriptions
Quite a few companies offer free or trial subscriptions to their digital learning materials. Thanks to Amazing Educational Resources for this helpful table.
Public Broadcasting System Materials
Take a look at the learning materials posted by PBS Learning Media here.
How 'Social Distancing' Can Slow Coronavirus
Social Story
This was created by Carol Gray, the originator of Social Stories. Check out Carol Gray's Social Story here,
Social Distancing
Help children learn more about personal space and social distancing here. A Determined Mind created these materials.
Social Narrative
Easter Seals and the Illinois Autism Partnership developed this work. You can access this social narrative here.
Please Cover Your mouth
Social Narrative
Teaching Differently created this story. Explore this resource here.
Resource Packs
Poster
You can download this helpful poster here. Thanks to The Oatmeal for creating it.
Why is everyone freaking out about the coronavirus? | CBC Kids News
BrainPop for Closed Schools
You can get access to BrainPop for free if your school is closed. Click here for details.
Learn from Home
Kevin Honeycutt's resources may be of interest. Check out his ideas here.
Sanitizing your PRC Saltillo Device
Why are schools being closed? | CBC Kids News
Social Narratives
You can download a symbolated social narrative and other stories here. Thanks to Breezy Special Ed for these resources.
Wash & Sing Posters
Breezy Special Ed also created these posters. You can download them here.
LAMP WFL Resources
If you use LAMP Words for Life, these resources may be helpful. Many thanks to Storm Speech Therapy for creating them.
Social Narrative
This story was created at The University of South Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. You can download the social narrative here.
Coronavirus Explained in Plain Language
Using Visual Strategies
Linda Hodgdon, a long-time advocate for the use of visual supports, provides suggestions for dealing with Covid-19 here.
What does it mean to be self-isolated? | CBC Kids News
NPR Comic
CoughDrop Communication Board
CoughDrop users: You can access a communication board with covid-19 vocabulary here. Thanks to Tuttle Turtle for developing and sharing it.
Helping Families Cope
This resource guide from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a good deal of helpful information.
Social Narrative
You can view this online story here.
Symbols for Downloading
You can download symbols related to the coronavirus here. These were developed by Mowik in Poland.
Poster
This poster on social distancing from the Florida Department of Health is available for download here.
Social Distancing - UC Irvine
Poster
This poster from Bozell on social distancing in everyday situations can be accessed here.
Handwashing Schedule Strip
This sequence for handwashing was created by Symbols for All.
Handwashing Schedule
Free Access to Smarty Symbols
Families can create an account, free of charge for 30 days and easily create games, visual support to explain the Covid-19, visual schedule for home routines and anything they need to make these coming weeks easier on the children. Click here then select the monthly standard access.Use the promo code HOMEVISUALS on checkout.
Resource Guide for Schools & Educators
You can view this resource by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach and download the guide here.
Learning about Coronavirus
Check out these resources from News 2 You.
Spanish Social Narrative
You can download this social narrative from Autism Little Learners here.
Why Do I Have to Stay at Home?
Click here to download this social narrative from Autism Little Learners (English).
LAMP WFL Home Practice
Check out Alisha Alidaki's home practice materials for LAMP users here.
For Those w/ Aphasia
This poster from Tactus Therapy may be helpful to people with aphasia or other language processing difficulties. You can download it here.
Clicker: Free Access
CrickSoftware is making their wonderful Clicker product free to schools that are closed due to Covid-19. You can apply here.
Boardmaker Downloads
Tina developed a wonderful collection of Covid-19 and related resources created with Boardmaker. You can see those here.
Covid-19 Conversations with Proloquo2Go
Learn about using Proloquo2Go to talk about coronavirus here.
Supporting Emergent Communicators
Free Access to AAC Language Lab
Click here to sign up for a free 2-month pass to access the AAC Language Lab.
Mrs. Campbell makes a bear snack!
Home Practice Ideas
Nicole Austin-Haynie created this handy resource with many AAC practice suggestions.
Using AAC Devices at Home
Check out this handout from the Center for AAC and Autism for lots of great tips.
Covid-19 Communication Board
Christi Lynn created these manual communication boards with coronavirus vocabulary. These wonderful tools are based on WordPower 60.
AAC Training: Corona Virus Shouldn't Stop Your Progress!
Free Trial from Help Kidz Learn
The wonderful team at Help Kidz Learn is offering a free trial that includes some of their most powerful products.
Extended Trial of CoughDrop
Click here to learn how to get an extended trial of CoughDrop for AAC.
Social Narrative in Multiple Languages
Check out these social narratives from Mindheart. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Polish, Hebrew, Indonesian, Turkish, German, Russian, Arabic, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek, Danish, Serbian, and Welsh.
UM NSU CARD's Hablemos Sobre El Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Supporting People with Autism
Download this packet from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Autism Team at the University of North Carolina here.
Activity Suggestions
This resource packet from UM-NSU CARD is in Spanish and has a lot of activity ideas.
Communication Board for Coronavirus
Check out this downloadable communication board from Tech OWL.
Mis Largas Vacaciones de Primavera. pptx
Teaching Special Ed Online
The Council for Exceptional Children hosted this webinar on teaching special education online. You can view the video here.
Social Narrative & More
Check out this social narrative and more from Sensory Stories Podcast.
Social Narrative
This social narrative by Meredith Polsky is on the LessonPix sharing site.
Intro to Social Stories
ASD Covid-19 Toolkit
Check out the Autism Society's Covid-19 Toolkit.
Coronavirus Resources (including communication boards)
Tobii Dynavox shares a variety of resources, including downloadable communication boards in multiple languages.
Communication Boards
When people are intubated, which sometimes to those who get seriously ill with Covid-19, they may be unable to speak. The Patient Provider Communication Network has many important resources to download, including communication boards.
Spanish Resources
The wonderful team at ARASAAC created a number of excellent resources in Spanish for their Open Classroom project.
Social Narrative in 27 Languages
Why is school closed? Abbi Kruse, The Playing Field, and Reach Dane created this social story in over 2 dozen languages. You can download the editable files here.
More Spanish Materials
Check out ARASAAC's additional materials on Covid-19 here (Spanish).
AAC Learn-at-Home Tips
Amanda Hartmann and Beenleigh School created this helpful material for families.
Things We Can't Do
Take a look at this helpful visual support from Talking Mats.
Adults w/ Autism
Check out these helpful resources from UM-NSU CARD that are designed for adults with autism and their families.
Covid-19 Info for Individuals with Autism
Check out the wonderful resources in this online guide by FAU CARD.
Social Narrative: Getting Tested
Looking for a social narrative to help learners understand what will happen if they need to get tested for Covid-19? Caitlin Collins created this one just for that purpose.
Learn-at-Home Activities
We Wear Masks - A Social Story about the coronavirus
Videos for Handwashing
Looking for kid-friendly videos on handwashing? Here are a number of suggestions.
Sheltering at Home w/ ASD
This article has practical suggestions that may be helpful to some families.
Wearing Masks: Social Narrative
Autism Little Learners created this helpful social narrative. You can download it here.
Social Narrative
Check out this wonderful social narrative by Beth Poss at LessonPix.
How Soap Kills Viruses A kids point of view
Survival Guide
Autism Level Up created wonderful resources for dealing with Covid-19 at home. Here's their survival guide.
Zoom Tutorial - English
Do you know someone who would benefit from concrete instructions for participating in Zoom meetings? Our friends at Autism Level Up made this helpful story.
Zoom Tutorial - Spanish
The Spanish version of Autism Level Up's Zoom instructions is free to download.
How to help autistic children afraid of people wearing mouth masks?
Social Narrative: Masks & AAC
Wearing Masks
Medical Communication Board
This medical communication board by Talk to Me Technologies is designed for children.
Corona, autism and uncertainty: push the context button
Video Chat
Autism Little Learners created a story about doing video chats that you can download it here.
Managing Fear
Conscious Discipline has this helpful resource that you can download.
My Stay Healthy Story
Check out My Stay Healthy Story by Star Autism Support.
All About Masks and Gloves
Check out this explainer on masks and gloves from Conscious Discipline.
Why Are Theme Parks Closed?
The team at UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities created this helpful narrative explaining why theme parks are closed.
Covid-19 Safety Poster
You can download this poster from Conscious Discipline here.
WIPE IT CLEAN! Educational Video for Students with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities (w/Boardmaker)
My School is Closed
Check out this narrative from Autism Little Learners.
Personal Passport for Hospital Stays
This important document from Boston Children's Hospital can make a big difference for people who need to be hospitalized.
Medical Flipbook
The team at Cognixion created a flipbook with sentence & phrases that can come in handy in hospitalizations & medical emergencies. You can download it here.
Wearing a Mask
ASERT developed this social narrative.
Drive Thru Testing
Need to explain what happens in drive-thru testing using nasal swabs? Boston Children's Hospital's Augmentative Communication Program has this helpful story.
Throat Swab Testing
Wearing a Mask
This story about wearing masks from Autism Resource Central is helpful for older children and adults.
Quarantining in Group Homes
Drive-thru Testing
This story on drive-thru testing from Autism Resource Central may be helpful
King Covid
Check out this storybook on King Covid by Nicole Rim. There is also a longer version for older children here.
Watching Pandemic Coverage on TV
Social Narratives
Make a Clear Mask
Check out this information on making your own see-through mask. Thank you, Adult Advocacy Center!
Covid-19 Story
Zoom Rules
EdTech Earline created this resource to help students remember Zoom etiquette.
Tolerating Masks
If you know someone who is having a hard time tolerating a mask, this set of tips might be helpful. BiAS created these in English and in Spanish.
Faceshields, Masks, & Gloves
Check out this social narrative from Autism Little Learners.
Learning with Mister Clay/ Wearing masks and staying safe/ AAC educational video for kids
Wearing a Mask
Dr. Jill Senner and Matt Baud created this story about wearing masks and published it on Tarheel Reader.
Mask Memory Game
Check out this Mask Memory Game from Lori Binko of Lesson Pix.
Wear A Mask Clipart
Creating 4 the Classroom has mask-related clipart for you to download.
LET'S WEAR FACE MASKS (HOW-TO FOR ALL ABILITIES)
Greet Someone Without Touching | Greet From 6 Feet | Jack Hartmann social distancing song
Wear A Mask Song For Kids | Mask Around Me By Drs Bop 'n Pop
COVID-19 Related Vocabulary for AAC Users
Let's Put On A Mask! | Dr. Pete's Office
Getting a Covid-19 Vaccine Social Narrative
You can download this social narrative from The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers University here.
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine Social Story
Autism and Intellectual Disabilities in Pennsylvania created this social narrative that can be viewed all at once or on separate pages. You can see the Spanish version here.
Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Social Narrative
Check out this social narrative from The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Developmental Disabilities.
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities has it in multiple language. Click here to see the list.
Social Story: Preparing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Strategies if you feel nervous about needles
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccination
The Hussman Institute for Autism created this social narrative.
Getting a Vaccine to Prevent Me From Getting COVID-19 to Keep Me Healthy
Take a look at this social narrative from the Howard County Autism Society.
COVID-19 Vaccine Social Story
Surrey Place developed this social narrative.
Immunization during COVID-19 pandemic
Adult-friendly: How I get my COVID-19 shot
The CDC created this social narrative which features adults getting vaccinated.
Interactive Book on Getting Vaccinated
Looking for something that learners can write and draw in? Check out this interactive booklet from the CDC
Getting Tested for Covid-19
Here's a helpful story on getting tested for the coronavirus created by the CDC.
Stay safe from COVID-19: Get a COVID-19 shot