Resources for COVID-19
We know that many of us are feeling anxious or nervous with the latest developments around the COVID19 Pandemic. These feelings may also be felt by the people we are working with, some of which may find it difficult to understand what the virus is and how it may impact them and their family.
People First New Zealand Inc have developed some really useful easy read resources which can be found here
We here at TalkLink have been on the hunt for useful links and practical resources that may be useful in teaching our clients and students on how to keep themselves and other safe during this time. We encourage you to share these resources freely with anyone you feel may find them useful.
Disclaimer: If you are concerned about a person's well-being, please seek additional support as the ideas that are provided below are only a few guidelines and do not replace professional advice.
Ministry of Health information sheet
Social Stories
Social story about wearing masks - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social Story for level 2 (symbols)- read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social Story for level 2 (photos) - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social Story for level 3 - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social Story for level 3, adult version - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story about Hibernating at home - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story about hibernating at home, with essential workers - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story - stay in your bubble -read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story - living in a bubble, child version- read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story about our essential workers - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
download a version to personalise here
Social Story around COVID-19 - sourced from www.noodlenook.net
Social story for children
Other resources
Aided Language Board - www.twowaystreet.com.au
Supporting students with ASD through uncertain times
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/supporting-individuals-autism-through-uncertain-times
Feelings board - symbols - download the PDF here
Hand washing sequence - symbols - download the PDF here
Hand washing sequence - photos - download the PDF here
Song choices for hand washing - download the PDF here
Visual for using hand sanitiser (developed by IDEA Services) - download the PDF here
Talking Trouble have developed some great resources in partnership with Oranga Tamariki to provide information about COVID 19
We will continue to update this page as soon as we get new resources.
We know that many of us are feeling anxious or nervous with the latest developments around the COVID19 Pandemic. These feelings may also be felt by the people we are working with, some of which may find it difficult to understand what the virus is and how it may impact them and their family.
People First New Zealand Inc have developed some really useful easy read resources which can be found here
We here at TalkLink have been on the hunt for useful links and practical resources that may be useful in teaching our clients and students on how to keep themselves and other safe during this time. We encourage you to share these resources freely with anyone you feel may find them useful.
Disclaimer: If you are concerned about a person's well-being, please seek additional support as the ideas that are provided below are only a few guidelines and do not replace professional advice.
Ministry of Health information sheet
Social Stories
Social story about wearing masks - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social Story for level 2 (symbols)- read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social Story for level 2 (photos) - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social Story for level 3 - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social Story for level 3, adult version - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story about Hibernating at home - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story about hibernating at home, with essential workers - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story - stay in your bubble -read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story - living in a bubble, child version- read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
Social story about our essential workers - read online on Book Creator here (only works in Google Chrome)
download a version to personalise here
Social Story around COVID-19 - sourced from www.noodlenook.net
Social story for children
Other resources
Aided Language Board - www.twowaystreet.com.au
Supporting students with ASD through uncertain times
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/supporting-individuals-autism-through-uncertain-times
Feelings board - symbols - download the PDF here
Hand washing sequence - symbols - download the PDF here
Hand washing sequence - photos - download the PDF here
Song choices for hand washing - download the PDF here
Visual for using hand sanitiser (developed by IDEA Services) - download the PDF here
Talking Trouble have developed some great resources in partnership with Oranga Tamariki to provide information about COVID 19
We will continue to update this page as soon as we get new resources.