This article includes social stories and visual schedules to help students with autism become more comfortable wearing masks and prepare for Covid-19 testing.https://www.health.harvard.edu/…/helping-people-with-autism…
Here are some more suggestions to help kids become comfortable with masks. Remember, rather than providing too much information, let the kids steer the conversation. Provide some basic information and then let them ask questions. They will only ask for information that they’re developmentally ready to process.https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/…/helping-kids-get-used…
This article provides information about why masks can be scary for younger children and how to help them become more comfortable with masks.https://www.nytimes.com/…/coronavirus-children-masks-fear.h…
This article includes links to downloadable and printable social stories that can help students with autism and social communication needs become more comfortable with masks.https://www.drdaycare.com/wearing-a-face-mask-tips-to-teac…/Wearing a mask in public may be new for children. To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19), the CDC is recommending everyone wear a face mask (not including …
This article suggests a variety of books (including coloring books) that can help children understand Covid-19, manage worries, understand and cope with changes (like not being able to visit elderly relatives), feel empowered, and learn to wear a mask.https://nhfv.org/…/family-and-childrens-books-related-to-c…/
It’s important to help kids become comfortable wearing masks as well as interacting with others who have masks on. Here are some suggestions that might be helpful.https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-masks.html