Resources for Parents and Families
Online Educational and Leisure Resources
Virtual Field Trips
Tarheel Reader: Accessible e-books on a variety of topics
Illinois School Closure Kit: Visuals, social stories, and other things that may be helpful
General Educational: Scholastic: Free for families without a login right now
Science: Mystery Science – Parents can sign up for a free weekly mini-lesson to do at home
Math: Prodigy – Math Games – can set up free parent account
New England Aquarium Virtual Visit
DIY Fine Motor/Visual Motor Activities for at Home
Learning Without Tears (free for 90 days)
Mindfulness, Calming, and Relaxation
Mindfulness, Calming, and Relaxation Videos
Educational and Leisure Documents and Worksheets
ColoringCrafts and Activties
Math Worksheets
Word Searches
Calendar Groups
AAC Calendar Group
Calendar Group
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Videos
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Videos
Vocational and Life Skills
Life Skills Videos
Speech and Language Materials
Speech and Language Resources
Physical Fitness, Yoga, Etc
NLG Yoga Videos
NLG Exercise Videos
Headspace
Stop, Breathe, Think
Go Noodle
Cosmic Kids
Special Olympics Fitness Cards
Down Dog Yoga App
Yoga for Autism
Resources for Talking to Children and Members about Coronavirus
Brainpop Story about Coronavirus (animated)
Social Story with Drawings about Coronavirus
Social Story about Coronavirus (more complex)
Social Story: My Corona Virus Story
Health, Safety, Wellness Resources for Families
Webinar on Parenting Strategies and Coping with Coronavirus
Behavioral Health Crisis Emergency Services Program Info
Practical Steps for Responding Effectively to the Corona Crisis Using the Principles of ACT
Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
Symptom Checker, Check Your Symptoms in Real Time | Buoy
Child Mind Institute: Supporting Families During COVID-19
Additional Resources
ABADESK: Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic… with Children
Helpful Resources for Students and Families (Google Doc with a wide variety of additional resources)
Miscellaneous
10 Positive Updates on the COVID-19 Outbreaks From Around the World
Special Needs Parenting in the Age of Pandemic