London Autism Group Charity Livestreams
To support the Autism community's mental health during this coronavirus epidemic, the London Autism Group Charity have arranged for Facebook Livestreams with special guests including NHS professionals, SEND Experts and Autistic Advocates. It is an opportunity for people to watch the stream and for those who are worried or having problems to put questions to our guests, and receive their advice.
The videos will also be available soon after broadcast at our public Facebook page and on our charity's YouTube channel, with some also available as podcasts on The Autism Podcast.
Guests will join charity lead Dr Chris Papadopoulos and Trustee James Gordon for a public livestream every Friday at 8.30pm - 9.30pm GMT (and other days when possible) on the public London Autism Group Charity Facebook page.


Please feel free to join us.

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Mencap Covid-19 Resources

Free Learning Disability Helpline  
Monday to Friday: call 0808 808 1111

   Also Helpful and concise advice on:

• How to keep safe and well

• What might happen if you have to go to hospital 

• Activities and ideas to keep busy

• The latest guidance from the government

• Information for support workers and carers

Online therapy service to offer free sessions across UK.

Help Hub aims to help vulnerable older people and others who are self-isolating or struggling

Source:The Guardian

Making A Difference
BBC Radio London are sharing help and information from organisations and individuals in your local area.

Source:BBC 

SEN Jungle Article:
Legal SEND advice concerning SEND appeals etc during the current period.

Source:SEN Jungle

List of useful links for home education
The resources at the top are inclusive resources, the ones in the second section are specific to the virus and the ones at the bottom of the page are aimed at mainstream and mixed audience.

Source:Jo Grace

Coping with uncertainty 
Resources, thoughts and tools on how to cope with uncertainty and the anxiety it generates.

Source:Autistica

Agony Autie- Autistic Advocate livestream
The wonderful Agony Autie talks about coping with uncertainty by using familiar sources of comfort.

Source:Agony Autie

My Story About Pandemics and the Coronavirus
Social Story by a well known consultant for Autistic people. 

Source:Carol Gray

Neurodiversity - Covid19 Support
Facebook Support Group for Neurodivergents, their parents, families and friends.
 

Source:Soumaya Bhyer

The Best Medicine - 21 Days of Self-Care
Access the full 21 Days of Self-Care that are available at The Best Medicine website.
Packed with mindful techniques to reduce stress, panic and anxiety. Using breathing, meditation, and laughter as the body's  natural stress relievers.

Source:Katie White

Autistic Youtubers
The following are links to video responses of various Autistic Youtubers to their experiences of the coronavirus.

Source:Purple Ella

Source:Purple Ella

Source:Sez Francis

Source:Connor Ward

Source:Life with Autism Ben

Source:Indie Andy

Autism COVID-19 Individual Health Action Plan.

A clear and concise plan complete with visuals. 

Source: Jessica Doyle