Resource page for special needs families related to Covid 19:
FAU CARD Guide regarding the Cornona Virus: https://www.flipsnack.com/FAUCARD/parent-resource-guide.html. Includes resources and a social story for children and other good things.
Local Jewish Organizations:
- Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Helene and Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Department: In-person, socially distanced programs, Otzar Sunday School, etc. alil@levisjcc.org and https://levisjcc.org/special /
- Friendship Circle: In-person socially distanced programs and virtual programs for individuals with special needs throughout the day, in concert with other Circles. sarahbiston@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/210303023392193/
- JAFCO Children’s Ability Center: In-person, socially distanced and virtual activities provided by Ability Center instructors, and support groups for parents and grandparents. Reach out to Linda Sachs, Community Outreach and Parent Support Specialist at 954-315-8664 for more information.
- Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services: Parent and grandparent support groups, information and referrals, case management for adults with disabilities, emergency food pantry and financial assistance related to COVID-19, counseling and more. 561-852-3112 or tzippir@ralesjfs.org
- Yachad, National Jewish Council for Disabilities: In-person, socially distanced and virtual programs for individuals with special needs and their families throughout the day, in concert with other affiliates. For local programs: broides@ou.org or https://www.yachad.org/yachadondemand
Exceptional Ensembell HandBell Choir Family Style – fun interactive music therapy sessions. www.exceptionalensembell.org or email ExceptionalEnsembell@gmail.com for a free online introductory session.
Comic story for kids to understand the virus: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
University of Miami Social Story regarding the virus: http://umcard.org/files/3915/8422/3594/COVID-19_Social_Narrative.pdf or video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkZ23tDzN4c&feature=youtu.be
Mini Schedule or Visual Task List: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0edb3f266c07458c681630/t/5e71670f7e311f4e19b56056/1584490255955/using+checklist+with+blank+templates.pdf
Autism Speaks:
- https://www.autismspeaks.org/science-news/how-handle-clinical-care-during-social-distancing-and-schoolprogram-closures
- https://youtu.be/IFTx7VaHtTI
National Down Syndrome Society:
- https://www.ndss.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus_Fact_Sheet_-1.pdf
- https://www.ndss.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-Update-from-NDSS-FINAL.pdf
Deaf Resources:
- CDC develops 9 new video resources on COVID-19 topics in American Sign Language
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J&deliveryName=USCDC_1054_DM25920
Interesting articles:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-calm-a-child-with-autism-4177696
https://childmind.org/article/treating-sensory-processing-issues/
https://blog.teacherspayteachers.com/10-social-emotional-activities-for-home/
5 Things to know about the Corona Virus and People with Disabilities: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2020/03/08/5-things-to-know-about-coronavirus-and-people-with-disabilities/#5275d1391d21
RespectAbility – Great resources for webinars, film/movie/television industry and much more: https://www.respectability.org/
Please click here to view the flier of Virtual Special Needs Support Groups: