Please also see our Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update page.
COVID-19 Vaccination Resources
- ABC of NC visual schedule — COVID-19 vaccination (English) or COVID-19 vaccination (Spanish)
- ABC of NC first-then vaccine templates
- ABC of NC social narrative — Second dose and side effects (English) or Second dose and side effects (Spanish)
- Autism Little Learners social narrative — Getting a shot
- Video models related to vaccinations in general — Preparing your child for a vaccination (option 1), Preparing your child for a vaccination (option 2), Getting a shot — You can do it!, Side effects, What to expect at your appointment, How vaccines work, Strategies for those who feel nervous about needles
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 vaccine information
Phase 2 Reopening Resources
- Download ABC of NC Clinic Is Opening!
- Autism Little Learners social narratives — Seeing People Wearing Masks and How To Video Chat with Other People
COVID-19 General Information
- Forsyth County Department of Public Health COVID-19 webpage
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 response page
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 webpage — Also, watch this CDC video on making your own face covering.
- En Español: Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) Nuevo coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
- World Health Organization (WHO): COVID-19 webpage
- Johns Hopkins University & Medicine: Coronavirus Resource Center
- North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD): COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
- Autism Speaks: What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak?
- Download Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association (SAMHSA)
Resources for Parents During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Child care for emergency personnel: https://imprintscares.org/
- UNC team creates online toolkit for those supporting individuals with autism during COVID-19 epidemic
- Download social narratives from the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC): Don’t share germs!, About Coronavirus, No school today, Day program is closed today, We have to stay home
- Psychology Today: How to Talk to your Anxious Child About the Coronavirus
- National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About COVID-19
- Triad Moms on Main blog: Coronavirus: Providing Reassurance for Your Child
- CDC Stress and Coping webpage — in English y en Español
- Download a Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19, from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- PBS Kids, for Parents: How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus
- Sesame Street: Caring for Each Other
- Download Resources for Families in Forsyth County, from the Wake Forest University Office of Civic and Community Engagement
- Disability Rights North Carolina: Accessing Services During COVID-19
- The Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center, DPI: Information for Parents
- Speech Pathology Master’s Programs: Tips for Speech Therapy at Home for Children with Autism
Self-Care and Mental Health Resources
- American Psychological Association: COVID-19 webpage
- CDC Stress and Coping webpage — in English y en Español
Educational Resources
- Control Alt Achieve: Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students with Special Needs
- Special Needs for Special Kids: Resources and Remote Learning Modules
- Amazing Educational Resources: Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings
- Scholastic: Teaching Remotely for Grades K-12
- edHelper: Free Worksheets and Math Printables
- Wake Forest University Office of Civic and Community Engagement: Virtual Tutoring for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County K-12 Students
- US Department of Education: Q&A on providing services to children with disabilities
- State Board of Education: Facts on grading and promotion
Activities for Kids
- Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC): Staying Structured and Engaged in this Challenging Time
- Kids Activities blog: Things To Do While You’re Stuck at Home Because School is Closed
- North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: Virtual Field Trips
- And more virtual field trips!
- Audible: Free stories for children
- National Geographic Kids
- Old Salem Exploratorium
- Check out more virtual tours/activities — Scroll to the bottom of the Virtual Engagement page, from the Wake Forest University Office of Civic and Community Engagement
- Kaleideum at Home
- 2020 North Carolina Virtual Science Festival