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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: For Emergency Personnel
This resource was developed for emergency medical personnel to better understand individuals with autism and the additional supports they may need in emergency medical situations.
Read moreUpping Your Mask Game: For Self-Advocates
This resource provides information on different types of masks that are more effective at protecting against COVID-19.
Read moreVideo: Advocating for Healthcare Needs
This video provides information for individuals on how to advocate for themselves to get their healthcare needs met.
Read moreVideo: All About Your Child
This presentation for families and caregivers provides suggestions on preparing for emergency care for their child.
Read moreVideo: Anxiety-What you need to know
This video provides information about anxiety, risk factors, signs of anxiety in individuals with ID/A, and ways to manage anxiety.
Read moreVideo: Behavioral Presentation of COVID-19
This presentation provides information on signs of COVID-19 to look for in individuals who have limited expressive language.
Read moreVideo: Being Flexible and Starting New Routines
This presentation, for self-advocates, provides tips and suggestions on being flexible during times of change and learning how to start new routines.
Read moreVideo: Bereavement During a Pandemic
This video provides advice on how to manage the grief associated with bereavement during a pandemic. There are two videos included in this resource, one for the general community and one for self-advocates. There is also information on how to best support individuals during this time.
Read moreVideo: Caring for Someone with COVID-19
This presentation provides information for families and caregivers on how to care for someone with COVID-19 at home.
Read moreVideo: Communication During a Pandemic
This presentation provides information about the communication method, and the importance of communicating during difficult times.
Read moreVideo: Compassion Fatigue
This video provides an over of what compassion fatigue is, how to recognize it, and ways to manage.
Read moreVideo: Coping with Coronavirus
This presentation provides information about managing stressful situations, like COVID-19.
Read moreVideo: Creating a Social Bubble
In this video the concept of social bubbles is explained, along with information on how to safely create them to provide social support.
Read moreVideo: Dealing with Negative Thoughts and Maintaining Control
This video for self-advocates provides information on how to deal with negative thoughts that may come up as a result of COVID-19 and how to maintain a sense of control.
Read moreVideo: Emotional Dysregulation
This video provides information for provider staff on how to support individuals who may be having trouble managing their emotions.
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