Parent Resources
COVID-19 & Special Needs Individuals (click to expand)
Important Legislation
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. (expires 12.31.2020)
Information about Family Leave, Sick Leave, Disability Insurance: Details around support New Jersey provides for families during the pandemic.
Health & Well-Being
Good Grief: Running virtual support groups for families and children in dealing with COVID-19, and provides resources on talking to children, dealing with emotions.
Guides
Autism Speaks: Information and resources for families
Autism Speaks: Information and resources for adults on the spectrum
Autism Speaks: COVID-19 non-English resources
Health & Well-Being
Good Grief: Running virtual support groups for families and children in dealing with COVID-19, and provides resources on talking to children, dealing with emotions.
Mask-Wearing & Special Needs Individuals
Video: Using Behavioral Principles to Teach Learners with Autism to Cooperate with Wearing Masks. (YouTube)
Social Story: Wearing a Mask (Children)
Social Story: Wearing a Mask (Adult)
Explaining COVID-19 & Changes
Social Narrative Video: "Let's Talk About the Coronavirus"
Social Story: "My Coronavirus Story" (FlipSnack)
Social Story: My Coronavirus Story (Easter Seals
Social Story: Explaining social distancing (ASERT)
EDUCATION RESOURCES
THINGS TO DO
Websites and Apps
Remote Learning Resource for Parents: As schools in New Jersey respond to COVID-19, the need for remote learning tools has never been more critical. Included are a list of no-cost resources that may be helpful to your family during this challenging time.
PBS Learning: Lessons and activities organized by grade for students in preschool through 12th grade. (FREE)
Mommy Poppins: Hybrid, Home School and Online Learning Resources
Mommy Poppins: 20+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids
NJT Learning Live: NJTV Learning Live is a new series of hour-long on-air instruction for students.
Reading
Barnes and Noble: 5000 free e-Books and read alongs.
Tar Heel Reader: Free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Each book can be speech enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces.
Behavioral
Autism Speaks: Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit
Physical Education:
Exercise Buddy: An Autism-Friendly Exercise System
Activities
Family Fun at Home: Scrolling MommyPoppins’ home page you’ll find a bonanza of information on things to do and resources. Also:
Kennedy Center Resources for Caregivers: This collection is intended specifically for caregivers in search of helpful resources and tools to help kids learn at home.
Story Time
Storytime from Space: Books read by astronauts on the International Space Station
Virtual Outdoors
The Arts
Arts Across America: In collaboration with arts organizations from coast to coast, the Kennedy Center series will present 20 weeks of free, online programming available on Facebook Live, YouTube, and right here on our website, five days a week at 4 p.m. ET.
Google Arts & Culture Museum Index: Visit museums around the world - virtually