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Practical Tips to Help Survive the Pandemic as a Parent of a Child with Autism-COVID Edition, Ep1
COVID-19 Edition - Episode 1
In this episode, we discuss how the corona pandemic has affected children with autism. Specifically we discuss:
• The effects that Covid-19 pandemic has on children with autism (1:38)
• How the Newmark School (Scotch Plains, NJ) - has created an online learning program to meet the needs of children with ASD (4:22) and how educators can utilize the techniques used by the Newmark School (13:14)
• Practical tips for parents of children with autism including:
• Creating a visual schedule for their child (14:33)
• Maintaining physical and sensory activities during pandemic (15:52)
• Practicing mindfulness to reduce anxiety (18:05; 33:00)
• Maintaining mental health during the pandemic (21:05)
• Disconnecting from technology and social media (24:56)
• Latest research performed by Dr. Genova on using mindfulness in children with autism (28:33)
Read the podcast transcript
Listen in as Drs Genova and Peter discuss practical tips to help survive the pandemic as a parent of a child with autism.
To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below:
Dr. Helen Genova
Dr. Regina Peter
Podcast Resource links….
Autism Resources
====================
A guide to managing social isolation in individuals with autism, written by members of the autism community:
Visual Social Stories to Help Individuals with Autism understand the Pandemic:
https://www.autism-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/My-Schedule-will-Change-Social-Narrative.pdf
https://howard-autism.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/my-coronavirus-story.pdf
For Educators
====================
Online training offered by Newmark Education to support educators who work with children with autism:
Mental Health
====================
NJ Mental Health emotional support during COVID-19
(https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/) 866-202-HELP (4357)
7 days a week, 8am to 8pm (EST)
Helpful Apps:
====================
Making a Visual Schedule for your child with autism
Choiceworks: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/choiceworks/id486210964
Mindful Meditation
====================
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present -
Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION -
3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Calming Apps
====================
Calm your Dog
Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. And they talk about how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation. Check back soon to listen to more COVID-19 podcasts on our playlist.
Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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By Joan Banks-SmithCOVID-19 Edition - Episode 1
In this episode, we discuss how the corona pandemic has affected children with autism. Specifically we discuss:
• The effects that Covid-19 pandemic has on children with autism (1:38)
• How the Newmark School (Scotch Plains, NJ) - has created an online learning program to meet the needs of children with ASD (4:22) and how educators can utilize the techniques used by the Newmark School (13:14)
• Practical tips for parents of children with autism including:
• Creating a visual schedule for their child (14:33)
• Maintaining physical and sensory activities during pandemic (15:52)
• Practicing mindfulness to reduce anxiety (18:05; 33:00)
• Maintaining mental health during the pandemic (21:05)
• Disconnecting from technology and social media (24:56)
• Latest research performed by Dr. Genova on using mindfulness in children with autism (28:33)
Read the podcast transcript
Listen in as Drs Genova and Peter discuss practical tips to help survive the pandemic as a parent of a child with autism.
To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below:
Dr. Helen Genova
Dr. Regina Peter
Podcast Resource links….
Autism Resources
====================
A guide to managing social isolation in individuals with autism, written by members of the autism community:
Visual Social Stories to Help Individuals with Autism understand the Pandemic:
https://www.autism-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/My-Schedule-will-Change-Social-Narrative.pdf
https://howard-autism.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/my-coronavirus-story.pdf
For Educators
====================
Online training offered by Newmark Education to support educators who work with children with autism:
Mental Health
====================
NJ Mental Health emotional support during COVID-19
(https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/) 866-202-HELP (4357)
7 days a week, 8am to 8pm (EST)
Helpful Apps:
====================
Making a Visual Schedule for your child with autism
Choiceworks: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/choiceworks/id486210964
Mindful Meditation
====================
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present -
Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION -
3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Calming Apps
====================
Calm your Dog
Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. And they talk about how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation. Check back soon to listen to more COVID-19 podcasts on our playlist.
Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.