Tips to Help Children with Autism Wear Face Masks

 

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Shares How to Build Tolerance for Face Coverings for Kids on the Spectrum.   

COVID-19 has led to many changes in daily life and routine. From “sheltering in place” to social distancing to wearing a face mask, it is a lot for anyone to absorb. These changes in routine can be especially challenging for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Behavioral problems and Down Syndrome

Behavior

Behavior can sometimes be a concern for families. Please remember that there are no behavioral problems unique to Down Syndrome and most children with Down Syndrome are capable of behaving in an age-appropriate way.

Here are some practical tips to help you support your child to behave well:

Help Your Students Adapt to COVID-19 Safety Guidelines in the Classroom

Returning to the classroom in Fall 2020 will be a challenge for both teachers and students. Here are some tips and questions to consider for maintaining COVID-19 safety guidelines in your classroom this year.

The 2020-2021 school year will be unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before. Going back to school will look completely different for our students, and we need to be prepared to help them adapt to these changes. The tips in this post will help your students make a smooth transition back to the classroom, whether it’s full-time or a hybrid model.

Should Children Wear Cloth Face Coverings During COVID-19?

To protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States. It is a United States federal agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services) now recommends ​wearing cloth face coverings out in public. But what about children? Read on for answers to some frequently asked questions about cloth face coverings and children during the COVID-19 pandemic.