Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic with Children with Autism
Children with Autism may struggle to navigate the routine changes and uncertainty we are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have put together many resources for you and your family to learn ways to teach your child new daily routines and continue practicing skills learned in therapy at home.
Videos from the Autism Center
Educational videos from our Autism Center staff provide tips to practice skills with your child with autism while staying at home.
Help your Child Tolerate Wearing a Mask
How to Build Core Strength with your Child with Autism
How to Practice Occupational and Speech Therapy Skills at Mealtimes
How to Make Mealtimes more Positive for your Child with Autism
How to Practice Bilateral Coordination with your Child with Autism
Help your Child with Autism Practice Self-Help Activities at Home
How to Practice Skills During Play with your Child with Autism
Doctor Interviews
Routine Change
Dr. Hassan Minhas, medical director, discussed the specific stressors that isolation and changes to routine may have for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Renee DiNino at iHeart Radio.
Maintaining Sense of Normalcy
Dr. Hassan Minhas, medical director, and mom, Jackie, discussed how she helps her daughter maintain a sense of normalcy during abrupt changes in routine.