Covid 19 Toolkit
- Introduction
- Resource Packets
- Create a Learning Space & Limit Distractions
- Create a Schedule
- Access Learning Platforms
- Support Active Participation & Social Connections
- Maintain Healthy Habits & Take Breaks
Online Learning Resources
Many schools across the country have moved to partial or full-time online instruction due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), creating uncertainty and stress for many families and students with autism. This is a challenging and overwhelming time for many families and students as they adjust to remote learning and navigate new learning platforms. The purpose of this resource is to provide strategies and resources that may support students with autism and their families as they get ready for the school year.
This guide addresses five key areas: (1) creating a learning space and limiting distractions, (2) creating a schedule, (3) accessing learning platforms, (4) supporting active participation and social connection, and (5) maintaining healthy habits and taking breaks. There are ideas and tips for each of the areas, as well as ready to use tools and resources to support students and their families in preparing for and adjusting to online learning.
Suggested Citation:
Nowell, S., Waters, V., Dees, B., Perkins, Y., Tomaszewski, B., Hume, K., Steinbrenner, J., Sam, A., Szendrey, S., Rentschler, L., & Odom, S. (2020). Supporting online learning for students with autism. Chapel Hill, NC: School of Education and Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/timely-toolkits/supporting-online-learning-for-students-with-autism/
Supporting Online Learning for Students with Autism Full Packet
The Supporting Online Learning for Students with Autism Full Packet contains all of the content and resources related to supporting students with ASD.
Resource Packets
The Resource Packets below contains contents all of the content and resources related to creating a learning space and schedule, accessing learning platforms, supporting active participation and social connection, and maintaining healthy habits for students with ASD.
Create a Learning Space & Limit Distractions.pdf
Create a Learning Space & Limit Distractions
Create a Schedule
Visual Timer Using Stickie Notes.pdf
Daily Schedule Template (2).pdf
Daily Schedule Example (2).pdf
Daily Schedule Example Using Stickies.pdf
Morning Meeting Checklist Example.pdf
Guided Reading Checklist Example.pdf
Math Time Checklist Example.pdf
Access Learning Platforms
Creating a Safe Online Learning Environment.pdf
Support Active Participation & Social Connections
Maintain Healthy Habits & Take Breaks
Meals & Snacks during Online Learning.pdf