Tips for Families

Resources on this page are provided by educators and families from around the world. We are collaborating to support the needs of students with significant disabilities during the COVID 19 pandemic. These materials are open source and may be adapted to fit your child or student's need. They may not be used for purchase.

This short youtube video provides some tips for providing distance learning from Dr. Amy Hanreddy. Families may find this as a useful set of guidelines to share with educators

This is a linked site providing tips and strategies for making family support plans during distance learning, provided by Dr. Amy Hanreddy

This sample family support plan can be used to facilitate communication and make plans between families and school educators

This sample family support plan can be used to facilitate communication and make plans between families and school educators

This form is useful in checking in with families during distance learning, to share informaiton and make next steps.

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Visual Schedules for Special Education Classrooms

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This website has tips for setting up your home for success written for families

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From Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania

A wonderful resource from the UK! Designed to support youth with visual impairments but has activities that are fun for the entire family!

You can also join an interactive story session on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4.00 GMT: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveEyeIdeaMachine/

Wide Open School

In partnership with Common Sense Media

Check out what they provide.

DSRF has created social narratives, academic activities, and tips for incorporate speech therapy in the home.