The following is a list of websites, articles, and fact sheets which offer information about helping individuals with autism and related disabilities during a COVID-19 outbreak. This page will be updated periodically as the situation evolves and new resources are published.
GENERAL COVID-19 RESOURCES
| “COVID-19 Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Care Providers” US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
| “Disability considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak” World Health Organization |
| “COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers” The Arc |
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES & CAREGIVERS
RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM
| “What You Should Know Show: COVID-19 Edition” Florida Center for Inclusive Communities/UCEDD |
| “What You Should Know Show: Vaccination Edition” Florida Center for Inclusive Communities/UCEDD |
| “Plain Language COVID-19 Resources” Autistic Self Advocacy Network |
| “Plain Language COVID-19 Resources” The Arc |
| “COVID-19 Testing Resources” Department of Developmental Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
ADULT RESOURCES
| “COVID-19: Tips and Resources for Autistic People and Families” Autism Speaks |
| “Making Mask-Wearing Easier for Autistic Adults and Those with Sensory Needs” Autism Speaks |
EDUCATION RESOURCES
| “Making Special Education Work for Your Child during COVID-19” Harvard Health Publishing |
| “Families of Students with Special Needs Walk a Tightrope Between Safety, Falling Behind in Remote Learning” WBGH News |
| “Special education rights and coronavirus (COVID-19)” Moor, Perlman & Gregg, LLC |
| “Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During a COVID-19 Outbreak” U.S. Department of Education |
| “Supporting Students with ASD at Home During COVID-19” University of Louisville, Kentucky Autism Training Center |
MEETING AAC NEEDS DURING COVID-19
| “Practical ideas to address the Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) needs of Children with Disabilities during COVID-19” Kerry Davis EdD Spaulding Lexington for Children Massachusetts Advocates for Children |
PREPARING FOR A HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL VISIT
| “Disability COVID-19 Forms: Preparing Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities for Medical Treatment at Hospitals” Ballan, M. & Perri, C., Stony Brook University |
| “Preparing your child with autism for a hospital visit during COVID-19” Boston Children’s Hospital |
COVID-19 & AUTISM IN THE NEWS
| “Pandemic means Americans with disabilities aren’t getting the services they need” May 11, 2020 PBS NewsHour |
| “A time of unprecedented fear for parents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities” April 3, 2020 Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post |
| “Americans With Disabilities Are Terrified” April 3, 2020 Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic |
| “Helping autistic kids cope with the chaos and uncertainty of coronavirus“ March 17, 2020 Jackie Spinner, Washington Post |
MASSACHUSETTS
| “Special Education Services in Massachusetts during COVID-19 Questions and Answers” Massachusetts Advocates for Children |
| “Massachusetts DDS COVID-19 Resources and Support” Department of Developmental Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
| Family Resource Toolbox for Families with Children with Disabilities Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| “As Outbreak Spreads, State Says Mass. Public Schools Must Educate Students With Disabilities” Max Larkin, WBUR |
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