AFIRM, an autism intervention and resource initiative at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has published a toolkit that includes 7 strategies designed to support children with autism during COVID-19. These strategies are:
# 1 Social Understanding
#2 Offer Opportunities for Expression
#3 Prioritizing Coping and Calming Skills
#4 Maintain Routines
#5 Build New Routines
#6 Foster Connections (from a Distance)
#7 Be Aware of Changing Behaviors
Detailed explanations of each strategy and ready-made resources are adapted to meet differing ages, needs, and skills. These materials are available for download here.
Photo credit: AFIRM