Community Resources

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, we are creating a number of support services for the Autism Community. This is to protect and support the good mental health of us all. These turbulent and unpredictable days have made our lives, as autistic people and families of autistics, even more difficult. To this end, we are going to be coming forward with a range of support measures, the first of which is this list of useful resources.

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.

Community Resources

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

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Autism COVID-19 Individual Health Action Plan. A clear and concise plan complete with visuals.

Source: Jessica Doyle

Autism COVID-19 Visual and Story resource

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Suggested resources to help you support your primary-aged children with pandemic/change related anxieties

Source: Emma Gilbody (Primary School Teacher)

“Everybody worries” by Jon Burgerman is lovely book for children about how it is normal to worry sometimes and what we can do to try and mitigate it. This was shared by our school counsellor in a mental health awareness assembly.

“My Hero Is You” is an e-book created by mental health professionals to teach children what they can do to help keep themselves and others safe. It’s very engaging for younger children (particularly those who like a little bit of fantasy and magic!)

For fans of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler books: Donaldson and Scheffler have created some corona virus themed cartoons featuring their well-loved characters. The children really enjoy finding their favourites.

“Winnie and Wilbur Stay at Home” by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul is another story about classic characters dealing with changes caused by the pandemic. I shared this with my own class (year 1) and they loved it!

Lots of sensory zoom and video activities from Sense Sense is a UK charity for everyone living with complex disabilities. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

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

Autism COVID-19 Individual Health Action Plan.

A clear and concise plan complete with visuals.

Source: Emma Gilbody
(Primary School Teacher)

Lots of sensory zoom and video activities from Sense
Sense is a UK charity for everyone living with complex disabilities. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.