We hope you are keeping well. The following resources have been shared with us by the Chiltern School. We thought it would be helpful to share resources with you as well.
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National Autistic Society COVID-19 resources https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus/resources/helpful-resources.aspx |
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Autism Bedfordshire COVID-19 resources |
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The Sensory Projects COVID-19 resources http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/covid19-resources Lots of ideas and further links for a variety of needs/abilities, including social stories, a sensory story and a range of activity ideas. |
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Sensory Stuck at Home (Facebook page) https://www.facebook.com/groups/sensorystuckathome/ Advice and support for families at home with a child who has sensory integration difficulties. |
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Sunshine Support COVID-19 resources Advice for supporting children/young people with Learning Disabilities/ASD
Ideas and advice for Home Education and SEND |
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Gina Davies Attention Autism (Facebook page) https://www.facebook.com/ginadaviesautism/ Regular uploads of videos demonstrating Attention Autism and ideas for activities. |
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Carol Gray’s Pandemic Social Story https://carolgraysocialstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemics-and-the-Coronavirus.pdf |
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ELSA Support COVID-19 resources https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/category/free-resources/coronavirus-support/ Free wellbeing resources for teaching staff and parents to help children cope with the current viral outbreak. |
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Young Minds - What to do if you’re anxious about coronavirus https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/ |
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Contact (for families with disabled children) coronavirus information for families |
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Mindheart interactive book/explanation of Coronavirus (for young children, in various languages) |
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Mencap Easy-Read Coronavirus guidance https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/health/coronavirus-covid-19 |
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Curated Resources to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs https://www.smore.com/udqm2-covid-19-preparedness Various visuals and links (e.g. hand washing, social distancing, anxiety, etc) |
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National Council for Special Education COVID-19 resources https://ncse.ie/online-resources-for-parents Resources for parents including regulation, wellbeing, PE, developing vocabulary skills, Occupational Therapy advice, Speech and Language Therapy advice and general tips.
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Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families Supporting Young People’s Mental Health During Periods of Disruption https://www.annafreud.org/what-we-do/anna-freud-learning-network/coronavirus/ |
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Managing the transition to home schooling helpsheet |
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Autism and the Corona virus: 20 tips (from Peter Vermeulen) |
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The Garden School Home Learning resources - symbolised PowerPoints with suggestions for activities for children with SEND. |
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Ready, Steady, Communicate https://readysteadycommunicate.co.uk/ Free downloadable PECS symbols, schedule symbols and social stories. |
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Sheffield Children’s NHS - Coronavirus resources for children and families Symbolised resources (including social stories and communication boards) and advice for families. |
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East London NHS Foundation Trust video for parents/carers Supporting Neurodiverse Children in Self Isolation https://www.elft.nhs.uk/News/Supporting-Neurodiverse-Children-in-Self-Isolation |
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Central Bedfordshire Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and resources for parents/carers https://centralbedfordshire.app.box.com/s/hgv13pzwscpukp7eg5zp6lmk7rap2hl4 |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carers |
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Coronavirus (COVID 19): list of online education resources for home education |
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E-books and 1:1 Reading Scheme |
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/coronavirus-advice-suppport-children-families-parents/ - Support for KS2 and KS3 mental health and well-being.
Kooth - https://www.kooth.com/ - App/text service for 11+ well-being support.
Chums - http://chums.uk.com/ - Mental and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people as well as helpful information and resources for both parents and children.
Childline - https://www.childline.org.uk/ - Free and confidential phone support for children.
Young Minds - https://youngminds.org.uk/ - Advice and mental health support with links to many other services for parents and children.
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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