The Emerging Minds Network is pleased to share recordings from our joint webinar with The Mental Elf on 23 April 2020
The aim of the webinar was to share what what research and clinical experience can offer to help us best support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder at this time. We also explored the potential practical implications for children, young people and their families right now.
The Emerging Minds network was delighted to welcome Professor Jonathan Green and Dr James Cusack, Director of Science at the charity Autistica. This webinar was a partnership production with The Mental Elf and it is through them that these recordings are available.
Professor Jonathan Green
Dr James Cusack
Full Webinar
Resources for Download
Living with worry and anxiety amid global uncertainty (pdf)
Calm Down Brain Break Breathing Exercise Cards (pdf)
The Scared Gang Have To Stay At Home (pdf)
Top Tips For Staying Well While Social Distancing (pdf)
The Coronavirus free printable (pdf)
Coping with COVID-19 Isolation – Supporting Children with Learning Difficulty/ ASD (pdf)
Sensory Balanced Schedules (pdf)
CEREBRA Factsheet: Managing Challenging Behaviour (pdf)
Recommended Links
There were some really great resource recommendations from some of our webinar participants which we would like to share here:
Charity links
Autistica – COVID-19 Resources
Autism.org – Coronavirus Information
Government advice on leaving the house for those with additional needs
Autism.org – Guidance around exercise during Coronavirus
Further research information
Supporting Families with Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities During COVID-19