Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Audience: Parents & Caregivers
Using Visual Schedules
This article explains the benefits of using visual schedules for individuals on the spectrum and provides steps on how to develop your own visual schedule.
Read moreUsing Visual Schedules Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about using visual schedules to help plan activities and develop a routine.
Read moreVariety Children’s Charity Grants
These grants are meant to provide resources individuals who have disabilities or who are disadvantaged (or both) to empower them live, laugh, and learn.
Read moreVideo: All About Your Child
This presentation for families and caregivers provides suggestions on preparing for emergency care for their child.
Read moreVideo: Holidays in 2020
This video reviews some of the changes that you and your family may experience in 2020 as a result of COVID-19.
Read moreVideo: Staying Healthy During Holidays
This video provides tips and suggestions for keeping healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic while celebrating the holidays with family.
Read moreVisual Schedule Series: First-Then Schedules
This resource from Autism Classroom provides strategies and resources around using first-then schedules with individuals who have autism.
Read moreVolunteering
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals figure out what they'd like to volunteer for, where to find volunteering opportunities, and who to volunteer for.
Read moreWashing the Dishes Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals learn how to wash the dishes by hand.
Read moreWearing a Mask Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about wearing a mask to avoid spreading germs. The resource includes why it's important to wear a mask, as well as information about how to safely wear and remove masks. The resource is translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Burmese. An animated version is also available.
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