Coping with the Covid-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 Webinars You Can Watch Now

Research on Maternal Immune Activation, Pregnancy & Covid-19

Coping with Life Transitions During the Pandemic

Learn coping and goal setting strategies for navigating transitions between schools, jobs, and  high school to adulthood during the challenges of Covid-19. Amanda Tami holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has completed a recertification program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In addition to being a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working with both children and adults, including those who have autism spectrum and other pervasive developmental disorders, ADD/ADHD, anxiety issues, and trauma, both as a BCBA and as a counselor. She has additional specialized training as a counselor in EMDR therapy and its applications to children.

Children, Anxiety, and ASD in the Pandemic Era

This brief primer and Q&A addresses questions about helping kids diagnosed with ASD cope with anxiety related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Lauren Moskowitz, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. John’s University and a core member of the School Psychology (Psy.D. and M.S.) programs. She earned her B.S. from Cornell University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University. Dr. Moskowitz completed her clinical internship at NYU Child Study Center and Bellevue Hospital and her postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Child Study Center. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions(JPBI), serves as a peer reviewer for many other leading journals in the field, and was Co-Chair of the Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disabilities (ASDD) SIG for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) from 2016-2018.

Sensory Smart™ Strategies During the Pandemic

So much has changed with the COVID-19 pandemic, and its been especially hard on our children, friends, and clients on the spectrum who thrive on routine and predictability. Many have learned to self-regulate through physical outlets that have been limited or may no longer be available. This webinar will provide attendees with practical, safe strategies and activities they can use to meet sensory and motor needs at home, school, and in the community. Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with a private practice in New York City where she evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and young adults with sensory processing issues, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other challenges. With the COVID-19 pandemic, she now offers teletherapy to families and schools nationwide.

Talking to kids about changing schedules, altered plans, and disruption during COVID-19

Amanda Tami, MA, BCBA, LBA, LPC, holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has completed a recertification program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In addition to being a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working with both children and adults, including those who have autism spectrum and other pervasive developmental disorders, ADD/ADHD, anxiety issues, and trauma, both as a BCBA and as a counselor. On April 30th, she will join us to discuss ideas for providing compassionate support to individuals on the autism spectrum who are experiencing disruptions and anxiety related to the virus and its impact.

Support for Individuals with ASD: Coping with Family and Virtual Interactions During COVID-19

Emotional Support for Families during COVID-19

Anxiety, Autism: Five Prime Suspects – with tips for coping at home during COVID-19

Christopher Lynch, Ph.D., is a child psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety management for children and teens who are on the Autism Spectrum. He is currently the Director of the Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Department at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, where he developed the Aspirations life management program. In this webinar, Dr. Lynch explains the major underlying causes of anxiety, as seen in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and gives suggestions on how to tackle them. He also talks about how some of these evidence-based strategies can ease anxiety throughout COVID-19 disruptions.

Home All Day – Basic supports and strategies to get us through COVID-19

Angela Mouzakitis, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA teaches at St. John’s University as an Assistant Professor in the Psychology department. Her research includes working with behavior support plans for children with autism spectrum disorder. In this presentation, she discusses some of the significant causes and effects of emotional distress during schedule disruptions and how to tackle them with concrete, evidence-based coping mechanisms.

Home All Day – Exercise During COVID-19

School closures, suspended recreational activities, and limited therapies due to the COVID-19 pandemic have left many families with few choices for physical activities. Tune in to learn how the need for movement and sensory integration doesn’t stop, and tips for exercises that may help fill the gap. David S. Geslak, BS, ACSM EP-C, CSCS started Exercise Connection in 2009.

Prenatal Nutrition During COVID-19

Are you or somebody you know thinking of having a child – or maybe a baby is already on the way? Do you have questions about precautions to consider from a nutritional perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic? Learn steps for optimizing preconception and prenatal health through good nutrition. Vicki Kobliner is a Registered Dietitian has extensive experience using various diet modalities to help children with autism and related disorders. Vicki works with infants, children, and adults with chronic illnesses, digestive disorders, food allergies, ADHD, and autism, and provides fertility and prenatal nutrition counseling.

Preparing for Back to School During COVID-19

As students prepare to return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have questions about how to help your loved ones on the spectrum cope with social distancing, distance learning, and ongoing change. Tune in to ask your questions in real time.

Social Stories and Video Aids

Here is a list of social stories and priming videos to help individuals with personal hygiene, communicating COVID-19 symptoms, and prepare them for potential medical examinations.

Back-to-School Online Social Story

This downloadable print that explains new online learning procedures.

Feeling Sick: Coronavirus Symptoms Social Story

This downloadable print covers the most common symptoms associated with Coronavirus.

*NEW* Critical Care COVID-19 Commmunication Charts

Symbol boards created to help patients communicate in hospitals and critical care

I Can Wear a Mask: Social Story

This social story explains why it is important to wear masks, what a mask feels like and how to practice wearing a mask safely.

Social Distancing: Explainer Social Story

This social story explains what social distancing is and why it is important during COVID19.

When Can I Go Back To School? Explainer Social Story

This social story explains why schools are closed right now and when it might be safe to go back.

Don’t Touch Your Face: Explainer Social Story

This social story explains why it is important to keep our hands away from our faces during COVID19.

Hand Washing: Step-by-Step Social Story

This downloadable print offers a step-by-step guide for proper handwashing techniques for your loved one to follow along with.