COVID-19 Information and Strategies from HANDS and Others

COVID-19
Information and Strategies

We have compiled helpful resources across settings and are in the process of developing informational and educational materials to utilize with individuals with ASD, including visual schedules, social narratives, and more. Be sure to check our Coronavirus Hub for even more information!

What is Coronavirus?

COVID19 is a Novel (new) strain of a common type of viruses known as coronaviruses. It is not related to the flu though it can produce symptoms that people associate with the flu.

• Rise.com: COVID-19: What You Need to Know
• WHO: Q&A on coronaviruses (Covid 19)

Who do I call with questions? 

Ask-Learn-Share with HANDS in Autism® : Open Office Hours
Join us online for a question and answer session Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30-5pm EST. Email hands@iupui.edu for more information. Learn more and register for the open office hours.

from IN.gov: “General questions from the public or healthcare provider inquiries about COVID-19 may be directed to the ISDH COVID-19 Call Center at the toll-free number:
877-826-0011 (8 a.m. to midnight, daily).” 

from IUhealth.org: “IU Health has launched a virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana regardless of age free Coronavirus (COVID-19) screenings using the IU Health Virtual Visit app.”

Be Well Crisis Hotline (Indiana 2-1-1): “Counselors and resources now available 24/7 at Indiana 211 – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the launch of the Be Well Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available through Indiana 2-1-1 that will allow Hoosiers to call and speak with a trained counselor 24/7.

Strategies and Supports from HANDS

HANDS in Autism® is preparing a series of supports designed to aid topics such as:

• Covid-19 Starter Kit
• Back to School Safety Tips for Students (COVID-19)
• Social Narratives 
  • Coronavirus and Staying Healthy
    • Video Version of Coronavirus and Staying Healthy
  • Coronavirus and Staying Healthy for Adults
    • Video Version of Coronavirus and Staying Healthy for Adults
  • Coronavirus and Wearing Masks
  • Coronavirus and Public Safety Rules
  • School is Closed
  • Where to Get Masks and Getting Used to Them
  • My Friend is Not at School Today
  • eLearning Days
  • Cleaning Up and Sanitizing my Area
  • Going to the doctor
  • Getting a shot
  • Getting an IV
• Visual Schedules and Supports
  • Washing Hands
  • My Mask Promises

Where to find information and updates:

• INformation Network: Coronavirus Page
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) – FSSA guidance for various programs and stakeholders regarding COVID-19
• The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) – 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard https://on.in.gov/COVID19 
• Indiana Division of Disabilities and Rehabilitative Services – COVID-19 Visual Communication Card for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population (mobile) (Print)
• Temporary Policy Changes Due to Covid 19 FAQ
• COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance for DDRS stakeholders
• World Health Organization (WHO) – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak information
• WHO – Situation Dashboard map with numbers
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Mental Health America – Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information and Resources

Helpful tips:

• Autism Society of America:
  • Back to School: “The New Normal,” IEP Resources, Public Policy, and Advocacy – August 2020 Toolkit
  • Social Stories and other downloads
• The ARC of United States – Coronavirus Guides
• UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Autism Team – Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
• The Indiana Department of Labor – FAQs for workers
• Job Accommodations Network (JAN) – Accommodation Strategies for Returning to Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• CDC
  • COVID-19 FAQs
  • Clean Hands Save Lives Campaign
  • What to Do if You Are Sick
  • COVID-19 Fact sheet English , Spanish
  • Keeping Safe in the Workplace, School, Home, and at Stores
  • Community, Work, and School
  • Your Guide to Masks
  • COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Covid-19 Resources
• Organization for Autism Research – COVID-19 Updates & Resources
• Ohio State University, Nisonger Center – COVID-19 Resources
• WHO – Advice in video and image form 
• May Institute – Expert Columns on Coronavirus Topics (e.g. “Adults with ASD Coping with COVID-19“
• IES:REL (Regional Educational Laboratories) – COVID-19: Evidence-Based Resources
• Self-Advocates of Indiana – Let’s Talk About the COVID-19 Vaccine

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