Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has put together some resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current Coronavirus outbreak.
Not Feeling Well Social Story
Feeling sick happens to everyone. Sometimes I feel sick.
I may feel sick when something is not right with my body.
My stomach might ache or I might feel nauseous.
I might have a sore throat, or I might cough or sneeze.
I might have a headache, body chills, or "shivers," or my body might feel very hot.
I can use a thermometer if I feel any of these things to see if I have a fever. I have a fever if the number on the thermometer is 100.4 degrees or higher.
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If I am too sick to do the things I usually do, I should tell someone.
I can tell an adult, a friend, or a medical professional, like a doctor.
I can tell them how my body is feeling so they know how to help me.
If I can't talk about how I'm feeling, I can type on my phone or computer, or I can use pictures.
I can also point to parts of my body that hurt or feel uncomfortable.
Sometimes when I'm feeling sick, I might have to go to the doctor.
The doctor will ask me questions and touch parts of my body to help me.
I may have to repeat things so the doctor can understand what I'm feeling.
It is okay to repeat myself or ask my doctor questions if I don't understand.
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Right now, some people are getting sick with a virus, called COVID-19, or coronavirus.
Some people only feel a little sick. They might have a sore throat, muscle pain, diarrhea, or a stomach ache.
If I feel like this, I should tell a parent, friend, or doctor.
Some people who get this virus feel very sick. They have a fever or a cough, and they can have a very hard time breathing.
If I feel very sick like this, I need to tell a parent, or doctor right away.
I should stay in my home until my doctor tells me it’s okay so I do not give other people this sickness.
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Animated Social Story
This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.