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A Day at the Beach ~ “GOs” and “NOs” – Autism Level UP!  Home  Supports and Resources  A Day at the Beach ~ “GOs” and “NOs” A Day at the Beach ~ “GOs” and “NOs” Supports and Resources A day at the beach ~ to many of us this sounds like great fun, but for others just the thought of it can be overwhelming.  We all know that experience...

'Sesame Street' Helping Kids With Autism Learn To Wear Face Masks With a collection of new materials, "Sesame Street" is working to help kids with autism adapt to wearing face masks and other realities of living through a pandemic.

FREE BACK TO SCHOOL COVID-19 RELATED STORIES:

More and more states and cities have put together plans for going back to school for the 2020-2021 school year. Each area in the country has somewhat different plans. Some are starting out with 100% distance learning, some are implementing a hybrid model and others are going back to in person learning with modifications. As we start to go back, using any of those approaches, children are going to need INFORMATION. What will they see that is different? What are the new norms? Are masks required? What about on the bus?

As humans, we all thrive on routine. Children's (and adults) routines have been disrupted over these past several months. Stories can help ALL children understand what is going on around them. Information about their new routines can reduce anxiety and fear. This will lead to smoother transitions into the new routine.

I've listed all of the COVID-19 stories that relate to schools here for easier access for parents and educators. When I write more stories that pertain to school, I will add them to this list. I wish you all well as we embark on this new school year. Stay well!

https://www.autismlittlelearners.com/2020/07/covid-19-related-stories-for-schools.html

Researchers at the University of Manitoba are looking for mothers of children (boys or girls), between 6-11 years of age, with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders, who are interested in completing a brief online survey investigating the strengths of their families as part of a new and exciting study! Mothers who participate in this survey will be entered in a draw for one of ten $50 Amazon gift cards.
You can participate by clicking or copying the following link:
https://umanitobapsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RFE23ZPifneXwp?fbclid=IwAR1GoJ37eGRVBdnUy6CpdLN4CQwxG5E3mp0gmTh8BshR7Mj7jZEjvBF0-mM
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Jen Theule at [email protected]
You can also visit our website for more information about our past and present research activities at www.fdpl.ca. Feel free to share this notice with others who may be interested!

The U of Manitoba is conducting a study to find out how to better support families during these challenging times. Please consider participating!

Parenting During the Pandemic Study DescriptionYou will be asked to share your parenting, stress, mental health, and service use experiences during COVID-19.

This helpful resource helps parents take care of their children's feelings - and their own. - Stephanie

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