Coronavirus COVID-19
The council for disabled children has circulated these helpful references for parents regarding COVID 19
- National Autistic Society – guidance and helpline for parents’, young people and staff
- Mencap - Easy Read guide to Coronavirus
- Place2Be – Guide to helping parents answer questions from their children and to support family wellbeing
- Young Minds - Talking to your child about Coronavirus and 10 tips from their Parents Helpline to support family wellbeing
- Carers UK - Guidance for carers
- Covibook – an interactive resource designed to support and reassure children aged 7 and under, designed to help children explain and draw the emotions that they might be experiencing during the pandemic
- Amaze - information pack for parents
Public Health England have produced an easy read version of their Advice on the coronavirus for places of education. You can download it here
Tips and ideas for parents to cope at home
Here some creative fun play indoor activities:
- https://www.pinterest.co.uk/aspamitrakaki/sensory-activities-for-learning-disabilities/
- https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/15-ways-to-keep-kids-active-indoors-even-if-you-dont-have-much-space/
- https://www.cosmickids.com/
- https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Last updated17 Jan 2022