Talking to Your Child about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

General Resources on Coronavirus:

1. Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
2. Talking about Coronavirus Based on Age
3. PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
4. Covid-19 Video Story by University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University
5. Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use at Home, at Play, and Out and About

Resources for Individuals with Developmental Differences:

1. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill developed an online toolkit for parents and providers supporting children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder during COVID-19.
   • English
   • Mandarin
2. Our colleagues at The Yale Child Study Center developed a Guide for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
   • Yale Coping during the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Guide for Families with Children with Autism

Social Stories:

• Everyone Gets Sick Sometimes (Autism Speaks)
• What is the Coronavirus Printable Story (The Autism Educator)
• Don’t Share Your Germs (Autism Society of North Carolina)
• Wash Your Hands (CDC)

Stay tuned as we continue to collate more resources. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to us at hello@psychhabitat.com for more information or guidance.