External Resources

Everyone Gets Sick Sometimes [External link]

An illustrated, simply written guide about getting sick

Don’t Share Your Germs! A Social Story About Staying Healthy [External link]

An illustrated about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic

How Do People Get Coronavirus? [External link]

Publication from The Arc Maryland about COVID-19

My Coronavirus Story [External link]

An illustrated story explaining COVID-19

COVID-19 Coronavirus Video [External link]

Video about COVID-19 from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)

Dealing with COVID-19: Resources for Special Educators, Therapists, & Families [External link]

Curated resources for those working with individuals who have developmental disabilities.

Using Social Stories to Support People with IDD During the COVID-19 Emergency [External link]

Social stories can be used with adults and children; they are a tool to help provide directions and examples of appropriate ways to respond to social situations. The goal of a social story is to illustrate and clarify expectations while building skills such as coping and emotional regulation.

Coloring Book about COVID-19 for Children from Easter Seals Michigan [External link]

Coloring Book about COVID-19 for Children from Easter Seals Michigan

Simple Greetings Encouraging Social Distancing [External link]

Pictures with captions of Simple Greetings Encouraging Social Distancing

Social Stories for Young and Old on COVID-19 [External link]

Web page with links to social stories covering a wide variety of situations