Autism / Developmental Disability Resources

​​In addition to the wealth of resources found on Parent Education webpages, including resource packets, videos, articles, etc., below are a collection of online tools and home based ideas for families while schools are closed. If you have an idea to add to this page, please email ssdpeda@ssdmo.org

For Special School District of St. Louis County specific resources and updates related to COVID-19, please visit the SSD public website or visit Return to School Guidance

Please note that the compilation of resources below are based on suggestions from various organizations and do not constitute an endorsement from SSD. Please make sure to check any site or resource before sharing with your student.

Autism / Developmental Disability Resources

Activity Ideas for April 2020 for Teens with Developmental Disabilities and Autism Autism Classroom

Anxiety, Autism: Five Prime Suspects – with tips for coping at home during COVID-19 Autism Research Institute

Autism Little Learners Resources Autism Little Learners Social Stories, videos and activities to support understanding of COVID-19 changes and issues.

A Chance to Ride Introducing Young Adults with Autism to Independent Travel. The Kennedy Center

Communication Resources List of Communication Specific Resources on the SSD Parent Education resources site

Coping during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Yale’s Guide for Families with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Yale Child Study Center

Coping with the Covid-19 Pandemic Resources for Individuals and Families Autism Research Institute

Coronavirus Impact – Home All Day – Basic Supports and Strategies to Get us Through and Keep us Sane. Autism Research Institute

COVID-19 Resources. Autism Society of America

Focus on Five: Tips for Parents for Home Learning The Autism Helper

Home Resources Star Autism Support

Mindful about Meltdowns: A COVID-19 Resource for Parents ASERT

The Pandemic Toolkit Parents Need Psychology Today

Parent Resources During COVID-19 Project ECHO

Resources for Children with Autism During COVID-19. How to ABA

Resources to Support School Closures/Distance Learning for Students with Autism. SELPA

Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules

Top 10 Tips to Support Autism Families During the Pandemic Autism Parenting Magazin