– Resources –

Local San Diego Resources

National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR)

NFARs mission is to help in the development, expansion and support of autism programs and services that improve the quality of life for individuals with autism across the entire lifespan. They are a wonderful resource that offers parent support groups, social and vocational programs.

www.nfar.org

Autism Tree Project Foundation (ATPF)

Autism Tree Project Foundation (ATPF) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving communities in San Diego County by assisting with Education, Advocacy, Early Intervention Preschool Screening, Research and Mentoring for families impacted by autism. ATPF’s Youth Education and Developmental Services coordinates and provides 20 FREE intensive programs, designed to engage youth with autism in a variety of services which aim at improving their confidence, behaviors and their social communications.

www.autismtreeproject.org

Valerie’s List

The largest online Autism network of resources and support for Southern California. Parent owned and driven website, newsletter, and social media.

www.Valerieslist.com

Brightside Law Group

Special education legal advocacy and representation, offering help and support with concerns regarding school placement, IEP and 504 Meetings, Regional Center Fair Hearings, etc.

www.dorightlaw.com

Covid/Quarantine Resources

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Guide on Talking to Children on COVID-19

Please follow this link to find tips and suggestions for parents regarding the current events. This is a wonderful parent resource. There are additional links to resources on coping strategies regarding these current events.

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource

Autism Research Institute

Schedule changes and unexpected closings due to the spread of Coronavirus can present special challenges for individuals on the autism spectrum. Tune in to hear ideas for erasing anxiety, scheduling daily activities, and staying busy during challenging times

Home All Day: Webinar

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Provides information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in your community. Knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce stress and help calm likely anxieties. This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope.

NCTSN

Youtube Video Story by Julia Cook on COVID-19

A story called The Yucky Bug illustrated by students from an elementary school. The well-known author, Julia Cook, wrote this story with the help of some creative students!

The Yucky Bug

Talking to Your Child About the Virus

This is a resource on how to talk to students about the virus.

Talking to Children About the Virus

Autism Research Institute

Home all day-- basic supports and strategies to get us through.

Home all Day: Basic Supports

100 Free Coping Strategies

Here is a list of 100 coping strategies that may be helpful! While your child is at home, practice these different coping strategies! You don't have to use the term "coping strategy," rather you can just frame it as doing something fun. This is from Teachers pay Teachers

100 Coping Strategies For Kids

Teachers Pay Teachers

Here is a free resource from TPT that includes 30 things we can do for our emotional health.

SEL: things to do at home

Educational Resources

Quarantine/Social Distancing

Giant list of ideas for being home with kids

Social Distancing

Kids Activities

Here’s the entire list of education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings.

Kids Activities

PBS Kids

There is an abundance of resources from PBS kids. There is a great article for parents on how to talk to students about the virus with simple strategies to use.

PBS Kids How to Talk to Kids about the Coronavirus