Resources for Helping Students Wear Face Masks/Coverings and Other Information

Learning to Wear A Mask

I Can Wear A Mask - A Social Story

Wearing A Mask - A Social Story + Video Story

How to Wear My Mask - A Social Story

How Can I Teach My Son to Cooperate with Wearing a Face Mask? - includes sample teaching steps

How To Get More Comfortable Wearing A Mask - Video

Tips for Caregivers: How to Make Mask-wearing Easier - Video

Wearing A Mask and Communication - Tips for Desensitization, Tolerating a Mask, Tips for Communication and How to Make a Mask with Clear Panels

Teaching Your Child to Wear a Mask - -Tips and Guidelines

Wearing A Mask Toolkit - Tips

Being in Public Places

Seeing People Wearing Masks - A Social Story

Social Distancing - A Social Story

We Wear Masks - A Social Story explaining why people are wearing masks

Tips for Supplementing Communication When Wearing A Face Mask

We Wear Masks - A Social Story

Wearing a Mask to School - A Social Story

Other Information

A Parents Perspective: Navigating Face Coverings - Article with good tips.

Getting Tested for COVID-19 - A Social Story

Getting an Oral Test for COVID-19 - Two Social Stories

Getting a Saliva Test for COVID-19 - Two Social Stories: clinic and drive-through

Getting a Nasal Test for COVID-19 - Two Social Stories: clinic and drive-through

Handwashing - Visual Steps Poster

Wash Your Hands - Visual Steps Poster

Teaching Handwashing - Video

Keeping Friends Safe - A Social Story

10 Face Masks People with Chronic Illness Recommend - Article

Riding the Bus Will be Different - Social Story

Navigating a Socially Distanced Classroom for Students with Autism - archived webinar

When a special education student wears a face mask or face shield solely to prevent the spread of COVID-19, that is not considered an aversive treatment procedure (ARM 10.16.3346(4)(e) Aversive Treatment Procedures.​) 

The determination of medical necessity as included on page 118, question 18, of the Montana Special Education Guidance document is not necessary when state or local governments require individuals to wear face masks or coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Archived Webinar - Navigating a Socially Distanced Classroom for Students with Autism

View the archived webinar here at EdWeb. 

Aimee Dearmon will discuss creative, evidence-based practices for teaching students new routines focused on social distancing, the importance of wearing a mask, and staying healthy through self-care routines. She’ll also provide free visual supports and resources as well as discuss ways to support families in navigating new challenges at home. Participants will learn strategies and tools that can be used with students in pre-K through post-secondary classrooms.

Archived Webinar - Remote Learning for Early Learners with Autism

Presented by Elizabeth Curtin, M.Ed., Training Specialist, STAR Autism Support

Sponsored by STAR Autism Support

Go here to access the archived webinar (registration required.) 

Archived Webinar - Preparing for Back-to-School During COVID-19

As students prepare to return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have questions about how to help your loved ones on the spectrum cope with social distancing, distance learning, and ongoing change. Tune in to ask your questions in real time.

View here at the Autism Research Institute. 

COVID-19 Resources

Transitioning Back To School During Covid-19 - multiple strategies and resources. 

North Carolina resources for parents and caregivers

Seeing People Wearing Masks Story

AUTISM 24/7: A FAMILY GUIDE TO LEARNING AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY

I Can Wear A Face Mask

Free membership to CEC through May 31st. 

Good resources from PECS

Tips for Parents Homeschooling Children with Autism During the Pandemic  

Social Story - Wearing a Mask

$ Webinars from the Univeristy of Washington Autism Center

Archived webinar - Anxiety, Autism: Five Prime Suspects – with tips for coping at home during COVID-19

Archived Webinar - Talking to Kids About Changing Schedules, Altered Plans, and Disruption

A multitude of resources. 

Archived Webinar - Delivery of Special Education-Related Services During School Closures

Supports for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities - lots of good things here.

Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times (resources on the left.) 

Developing Effective Connections with Students in Online Learning Webinar

Getting Tested for COVID-19: Social Story

MT Remote Learning Sharing Sessions

How To Talk About COVID-19 With People Who Have Autism

Archived Webinar - Coronavirus Impact – Home All Day – Basic Supports and Strategies to Get us Through and Keep us Sane

Anxiety, Autism: Five Prime Suspects – with tips for coping at home during the Coronavirus oubreak

Virginia Commonwealth University - Resources for individuals with ASD and their Family Members during the COVID-19 Closure. These resources include Information Packets, Videos, and Visual Tools.

Archived Webinar - Supporting Students with Complex Needs at Home-Guidance for Teachers and Parents

Serving Students with Disabilities and COVID-19 (March 24 OPI update)

Archived Webinar - Preventing and Managing Severe Behaviors At Home (scroll down on this page.) 

Archived Webinar - Activities and Tips for Cooped-Up Autism Families. 

Supplemental Fact Sheet Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities  - OSERS

Resource list from Region III CSPD

Free content on Audible.com

Archived Webinar(s): COVID-19 Considerations for Special Education Administrators

Amazon Unlocks Batch of Kids’ Shows Free to Stream for All Customers

How Can I Work on Skills With a Child With Autism During the Coronavirus Crisis?

How To: Teaching Handwashing

Autism Society Coronavirus Tool Kit

Archived Webinar - Teaching Special Education Online during COVID-19

Autism Speaks (many resources)

Coronavirus Social Story    (source)

Coronavirus Social Story from Carol Gray

Covid 19 Resources for Families from the National Autism Association

Supporting Your Child During This Public Health Crisis - Montana authors.

Archived Webinar - Home All Day - Basic Supports and Strategies To Get Through.

Archived Webinar - NCSA Coronavirus Share & Care - registration required.

How to handle school closures and services for your child with autism - additional resources at the bottom of the page.

Talking to your child about tragedy: Six tips for the autism community.

Additional Guidance on providing services to Children with Disabilities during the Coronavirus Outbreak