ASTV Winter Virtual Programming 

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We are currently offering a wide range of virtual programs including social and recreational activities; support groups for individuals with Autism, family members, and caregivers; and educational workshops. Please visit our ASTV Program Calendar for more information and to register.

 

Virtual Learning Resources

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• COVID-19 Related Social Stories for School 

• A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning: 4 Actions to Improve Your Child’s Experience With Online Learning

• Distance Learning Strategies from AnswersNow

 

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

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• Autism Society of America Toolkit

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

•  World Health Organization

• USA Hello – Coronavirus Information with 45 Language Options

 

Coronavirus Social Stories

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• My COVID-19 Social Story from VCU-ACE

• COVID-19 Social Story from the Autism Educator

• COVID-19 Comic Strip from VCU-ACE

• Wearing Masks from Autism Society of America

• Nasal COVID-19 Tests from Autism Society of America

  • • Drive-Up Nasal Test

    • In-Person Test

• Oral COVID-19 Tests from Autism Society of America

  • • Drive-Up Oral Test

    • In-Person Test

• Saliva COVID-19 Tests from Autism Society of America

  • • Drive-Up Saliva Test

    • In-Person Test

• Summer Play from Autism Society of America

 

Talking About Coronavirus with Your Family

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• Talking with Your Kids about Coronavirus from the Fred Rogers Center

• Autism and Fear Wearing Masks

• “What Should I Do if I Get Sick”Video from VCU-ACE

• COVID-19 Coloring Book from Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU

• COVIBOOK from Mindheart

• Coronavirus Videos from Brainpop

• COVID-19 Time Capsule Activity

 

Coping with Coronavirus

• Supporting Individuals with Autism During Uncertain Times Toolkit from UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Autism Team 

• Ten Ways Children With Language Disorders Can Maintain Both Physical Distance and Social Connection During the Coronavirus Pandemic from ASHA

• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• COVID-19 & Early Childhood from VCU-ACE

• Supporting Kids Through the Coronavirus from the Child Mind Institute

• Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During COVID-19 from the Child Mind Institute

• Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus from the Child Mind Institute

 

Mental Health Resources

• NAMI – Mental Health Coping Strategies During Coronavirus

• Mental Health Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak from the World Health Organization

• Seven Science-Based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety

• The Difference Between Worry, Stress & Anxiety – Tips for Dealing with All of Them

• Tips for Emotional Resilience During the Coronavirus Crisis

• Anxiety is Also Contagious – How to Calm Down

 

Advocacy

• State Advocacy Toolkit from the Autism Society of America

 

Information About Disability Services

• Waivers: Q&As for Individuals and Families from The ARC of Virginia – Updated 8/22/20

• Impact of Coronavirus on Medicaid and Waivers from The Arc of Virginia

• DMAS Medicaid Member Information

• Q&A for Providers from DBHDS – Updated 4/27/20

• Impact of Unemployment Benefits on SSA and Medicaid Waivers from Virginia Association of Community Rehabilitation Programs (vaACCSES)

 

Healthcare

• Healthcare Resource Guide – 

 

At Home – Schedules and Routines

• Start-Up Guide for Schooling at Home

• Daily Schedule from Busy Toddler (not just for toddlers!)

• Sample at-home learning schedule from Kiwi Co

• Sample schedules for preschool-12th grade from Khan Academy

 

Educational Resources

• Virginia’s Return to School Plan from the VDOE  

• Helping Families of Students with Disabilities Understand the Reopening Guidance for Virginia Schools from PEATC  

• Key Considerations for Special Educators and the Infants, Children, and Youth they Serve as Schools Reopen from the Council for Exceptional Children

• Virginia Department of Education: Frequently Asked Questions 

• Questions & Answers About Educational Services During COVID-19

• Supplemental Fact Sheet – Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities

• The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)

• IEPs During the COVID-19 Pandemic from PEATC 

• Questions on Providing Special Education Services to Virginia’s Children with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Outbreak from PEATC

• At Home Instructional Resources from the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition

 

General Learning Resources

• Virtual Learning Resource List from VDOE’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at VCU

• Kiwi Co

• Minecraft Education Edition

• Scholastic

• PBS Kids

• ReadWorks

 

Accessbility

• Food Access

  • School Breakfast and Lunches

    • School Meal Finder find our program

  • Call 2-1-1 or visit 2-1-1virginia

  • For regional food assistance, visit https://vafoodbanks.org/

• Utilities

• • Cox Support During Covid-19

  • Dominion EnergyShare Program