With the first day of school just around the corner, parents are looking for ways to prepare their children for a safe and successful return to school. Parents with children with special needs know safe routines help their children navigate challenging circumstances – and COVID 19 certainly falls into that category. These resources were designed with our special needs community in mind, but are also helpful to all families.
Hygiene routines at home and school
Help teach your child proper hygiene routines at home and school by watching this pre-recorded webinar. You will also learn techniques on how to help your child wear a mask properly and feel more comfortable while wearing a mask. The webinar is facilitated by Sarah Prince, OCSB Behaviour Analyst, and Becky Carter, our Board’s ASD/ABA Lead.
Wearing a Mask
Social Narratives for Wearing Masks
- COVID-19 resources (Autism Little Helpers)
- Wearing a mask social story (ASERT)
- I can wear a mask social story (Autism Research Institute)
Social Narratives for Covid-19
Teach Learners with Autism to Wear Masks Video
Handwashing
Social Narratives for Handwashing
- Hand Washing Social Story- available in different languages
- COVID-19: ICan Help (Carol Gray)
- Washing Hands (MultiCap)
Visual Task Analysis
- Reduce the Spread (Public Health Agency of Canada)
- Teaching Hand Washing (Cartoon Pictures)
Video Models & Songs
- Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu (CDC)
- The Handwashing Song (The Wiggles)
- Wash My Hands (Jack Hartman)
- 20s Parodies for Handwashing for older students
Physical Distancing
Visual Songs/ Youtube Clips
- Two Meters Away: Social distancing song (Hopster)
- What is social distancing? (CBC News Kids)