Autism Society of Maine

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing educators and families across the nation to prepare for a school year like no other. We have compiled resources to help support your child's education and for educators. This list is updated and added to weekly so be sure to come back for more information. Please contact ASM if you have any questions: 1-800-273-5200.

Life Skills
Guidance from Maine DOE
Resources for Elementary and Secondary Schools
Resources for Higher Education Institutions

Family Information Page During COVID-19 by ASM
Autism Information Specialist Program Autism resource information for parents, guardians, schools
Free Lending Library Material sent and given return postage.
Calendar of Events Webinars happening for Back to School and Related Information

Back to School

View Framework for Return to School by Maine DOE
Resources for Parents by Maine DOE
COVID-19 School Reopening Family Resource by Maine Parent Federation
The New Normal: Strategies to Successfully Transition Your Child/Adult Back to School/Work After the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Global Discussion on Supporting Students with Autism Facebook Live Special: (ASA video)
Back to School: Know Your Rights by the Autism Society of America
Preparing for the School Year (video) by Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Back to Social Stories Related to COVID by Autism Little Learners
Back to School or Not? Understanding Your Options by COPPA
Back to School Checklist by TACA
10 Best Assistive Tech Apps for Children with Autism
Free Printable About School Closures Social Story

Wearing a Mask:
How can I teach my son to cooperate with wearing a face mask? by Association for Science in Autism Treatment
I Can Wear a Mask Social Story by Autism Research Institute
Helping a Child with Autism Tolerate a Mask by The Mighty
Top 5 Parent Concerns About Kids Wearing Masks by Psychology Today
Autism and Fear of Wearing Masks by Linda Hodgdon; Visual Strategies for Autism
Wearing a Mask Story for Children by Autism Little Learners
Wearing a Mask Social Story by ASERT
Explain COVID-19 to Kids by AdaptEd
Covid-19 Social Story by Noodle Nook

Teach Children how to Wear a Mask (video) by Brody the Lion
We Wear Masks (video) by Mr. Mike

Individualized Education Plans

Autism Society's IEP Contact Center
Special Education: IEP Tips by TACA
Preparing your IEP for Back to School (video) Autism Society's Coronavirus Information Series
Questions and Answers to Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 by Centers for Disease Control
How to Handle IEPs During The Coronavirus Crisis Expert Advice by Education Week
COVID and IEPs: Education for Children with Special Needs by Boston's Children's Hospital
Legal FAQ, Remote IEP meetings and Evaluations by Understood
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program by US Department of Education
Understanding Individualized Education Programs by Understood
Back to School Transition Tips by Autism Society of America
Bullying Prevention by Autism Society of America
Navigating Academic Success by Autism Society of America
Wright's Law Advocacy Agency

Homeschooling / Remote Learning

Free Resources for Remote Learning and HomeSchooling Due to COVID-19
Family Resources for Remote Learning by Child Mind Institute
How to Support Student during Virtual IEP Meetings by Distric Administration
Homeschooling your Child with Autism TACA

Social Stories - Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Doing My School Work Online at Home for Elearning Days
Having Problems with Internet at Home for Elearning Days
My Work Choice Board
I Miss My Friends at School Social Narrative
Adapt to Home School Stages Learning Material

Life Skills

Life Skills TACA
Executive Functional Skills at Home by Indiana Resource Center for Autism
In-Home Therapy Programs TACA (Autism Community in Action)
Model Me Kids Autism Society of Maine has many of these for lending