Talking to Children About Tough Topics

Talking with your kids about tough topics:

Talking to children about war and conflict
Answering Kids Questions about Community Violence
15 Tips for Talking with Children About School Violence
Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource (English & Spanish)

COVID-19_parent_handout_NASP_NASN_2-20_FINAL.pdf

ESP_COVID-19_parent_handout_NASP_NASN_2-20_FINAL_ESUS.pdf

Social Stories

Social Stories are a great way for young children, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, to understand more about COVID-19 and the changes in school, home, and community.

Click here for a list of COVID-19 related social stories

Click here for a detailed document from UNC on Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring COVID-19

Click here for the comic, including directions on how to print and fold the zine version of the comic.