Supports for Students Who Are Non-Verbal or Are Struggling With Anxiety
How:
Social stories can help children and youth understand the changes that they are faced with in the Covid-19 crisis. Below are a variety of resources that can be used. They can be printed out and used as hard copies.
Schools Are Closed Social Stories - has open ended questions to discuss with your child
School Closure Kit for Students with Autism - a great resource with multiple visual boards, schedules and token boards (Not just for individuals with autism).
Why:
With school closures happening so quickly, the normal structure of a student’s day was disrupted abruptly. In order to help ease anxiety, it can be beneficial to those children and youth who need extra support through this time.