Many children will have challenges wearing a face mask, as this maybe required when they to school. Our children with sensory issues will be more impacted. Many resources exists for families with regards to social stories about masks. Step one is to explain the situation to your child. Choose a time when your child is calm to speak to them…
This Social Story is for children who may need some help getting used to seeing more people with face masks. The social story uses pictures and words to explain who they may have seen wear masks in the past. It explains that due to a “germ bug” COVID-19, more people are now wearing masks. It goes on to explain the…
Children cope better when their parents are resilient and have strong social supports. So take time for yourself and your own mental well-being. Try to establish a “new normal” in terms of daily routines. Children tend to like predictability and routines. It might help to make a daily schedule while schools are closed so that kids know what will happen…