Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Families and Kids with Disabilities

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These are confusing and difficult times for many families; this is why it’s important to share resources to stay informed and safe.


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

Coronavirus: 5 Things Kids Need to Know from Health Canada - Video

Hygiene Video for Kids - Reduce the spread of COVID-19

If you have resources to share with our team, please email them to Heather Hamilton, hhamilton@ctnsy.ca.

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.


2020-03-25


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