SSD Parent Education & Diversity Awareness Program:
Resources for Families During School Closure
Social Stories
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.
Calming Strategies: I Can Calm Down
A Comic describing Coronavirus
Feeling Sick: Coronavirus Symptoms Social Story Autism Research Institute
Covibook: Supporting and Reassuring Children Around the World. Multiple languages.
COVID-19 Information Booklet by Green Mountain Self Advocates
COVID-19 Plain Language video: This plain language video was created by the Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services.
Going Back to School Autism Little Learners This book talks about some things that might be different when kids go back. As we have learned throughout this pandemic, nothing is certain. So, the book talks in language like "might" or "probably" since we just don't know for sure what things will look like. I hope this can help kids understand what to expect when thinking about going back into the classroom.
Going for Walks Autism Little Learners This story was written for parents who are bringing their children out on walks, but have had to say "no" to playing on the playground due to Coronavirus and playgrounds being shut down.
How to Make a Social Story and Social Story Template ASERT
How to Video Chat with Other People Autism Little Learners
I Can Stay Healthy By Wearing a Face Mask Rutgers
School Closure Toolkit. This toolkit includes visual supports for children with autism to use during the COVID-19 school closures
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
Wearing A Mask Video Modeling. Star Autism Support.
