For Back to School Tips, Resources and Videos, click here. CTN's team of parent mentors and local team facilitators have compiled the resources below for children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs. General Helpful tips and resources for families during this extraordinary time.
Connectabilty- Disability Sector Resources during COVID-19
Tips for kids who can't wear masks World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Parenting Tips During COVID-19 Empowering Ability - Resources for Families Who Have Children with Disabilities
Tips for Explaining Pandemic to Children
Kerry's Place Resources
Autism Ontario Resources
Psychology Today - Tips to Support Children with Autism During Difficult Times Holland Bloorview - Family Tip Sheet
Holland Blooview - Coronavirus Resources for Families
Prevention Tips in American Sign Language (ASL)
The Mighty - Keeping your Child Safe During this Time
Partners for Planning (P4P) Tips for Connecting During Social Distancing
Community Living Virtual Resource Directory
SickKids- About Kids Health- COVID-19 Resources for Kids Activities for Kids at Home Ideas and tips for entertaining the kids at home with educational websites, virtual recreation programs, live videos at your favourite museums and family fun. Empower Simcoe Family Links
Autism Ontario List of Family Fun and Kids Programs Mental Health Resources and Support New online resources and support for families across Ontario. York Region District School Board
Ministry of Health Added Supports
Caregiver Tips Social Stories These social stories explain difficult ideas and concepts with images and simple language.
Back to school social stories: Distance Learning, Riding the Bus and more!
For Kids: Handwashing, Coughing, Social Distancing and More
Autism Educator
Social Stories- about school, masks, being sick and other COVID-related issues for kids
Easter Seals - using Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)
Explaining Pandemics - Older Kids
Coronavirus Book for Kids
Social Story for Older Teens and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities MindHeart Kids Social Story - English MindHeart Kids Social Story - Alternate Languages
"Time to Come in Bear" - Video about Social Distancing
Hygiene Video for Kids - Reduce the spread of COVID-19
Disclaimer: These links are for reference only. It is not intended as a recommendation or endorsement of organizations, news sources, policies or political parties, or as a comprehensive resource list.
King City - Adapted Gymnastics (Pulsars Gymnastics Partnership) - York
Adapted Gymnastics is a class for just adaptive athletes who have a broad spectrum of disabilities and severities. They will be partnered with a 2:1 coach.
Kerry's Place (FFS) - Master Minds: Homework Strategies (11-13) - Online
This FFS helps youth aged 11-13 become more independent by providing homework and school strategies.
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