05/17/2020
Collection of Resources for Parents on Dealing with ADHD in a Pandemic
ADHD and learning from home
https://www.kunr.org/post/covid-19-online-learning-solutions-present-challenges-students-autism-adhd /0
https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/coronavirus-homeschooling-parent-strategies/
https://www.additudemag.com/engagement-strategies-learning-at-home-adhd/?src=embed_link
https://www.additudemag.com/unschooling-homeschooling-adhd-learning-strategies/
https://www.additudemag.com/daily-schedule-coronavirus-home-school/?src=embed_link
https://www.additudemag.com/learning-at-home-resources-schedule-elementary-school-adhd/?src=embed_link
https://www.additudemag.com/stick-to-the-plan-adhd-schedules/
Your Child’s Educational Rights While Crisis Schooling: IEPs and 504 Plans in a Pandemic
https://www.additudemag.com/iep-504-plan-crisis/
Here is a good article from Disability Scoop that discusses the need for more special education guidance through the current pandemic:
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/03/18/ed-department-offers-more-special-education-guidance-amid-covid-19/28000/
Here is a fact sheet published by the Department of ED:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ocr-coronavirus-fact-sheet.pdf
Here is a brief webinar released by OCR:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=&v=DCMLk4cES6A
Bottom line is that if the district is providing instruction they are required to provide services to students with special needs. For certain disabilities and services this can obviously be difficult. But, the truth is that many school districts are using technology products in special education and that can be easily supported by school personnel for students with special needs.
Corona Virus and College Admissions:
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/how-the-coronavirus-affects-college-admissions
Resources to Help Build Literacy Skills for Struggling Learners at Home During COVID 19
https://www.commonlit.org/en/parents_and_guardians
https://blog.commonlit.org/a-parents-guide-to-getting-started-on-commonlit-68ac4d13dd0
https://about.readworks.org/parents_remote.html
https://www.k12reader.com/subject/composition/
Free Learning Websites (not specific to ADHD)
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJ0InLpPU$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.starfall.com/h/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJFX0krMM$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.abcya.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJzUA_YuM$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.funbrain.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJwtbzbko$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.splashlearn.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJwH_WXOo$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.storylineonline.net/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJDt-T894$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pbskids.org/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJ1WuhInw$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.highlightskids.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJdjnKdXE$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJw4ZMP9c$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.coolmath4kids.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJcegkSk8$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.mathgametime.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJAYai0Vw$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJmWnf7es$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.literactive.com/Home/index.asp__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJ8nts0Vc$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJcEDDHFQ$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.switchzoo.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJmTsdPxg$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.seussville.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJvUM1l84$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.turtlediary.com/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJ-pVh3ec$
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.e-learningforkids.org/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJ1mQac74$
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/?fbclid=IwAR1rJJfeWcU-eD8B1Ak97E8g_w9UThq54lo-6kPKQsq_ltODtc1zXhN-HKU
Brain boosting video games
https://www.additudemag.com/download/video-games-for-adhd-brains/?src=embed_link
List of thinking games by grade: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://allinonehomeschool.com/thinking/__;!!H8mHWRdzp34!sezywTd3QOiiF5YrSTxQhbLPh8OQByooG2Ftw9O305aEyU5ovXlNSEaJBWCwB3o$
Physical Activities and the ADHD Brain
https://www.additudemag.com/treating-adhd-with-exercise/?src=embed_link
https://www.additudemag.com/exercise-learning-adhd-brain/
https://www.additudemag.com/green-time-natural-adhd-remedy/
https://www.additudemag.com/download/sports-for-kids-with-adhd/?src=embed_link
ADHD and Coping with COVID 19
Explaining COVID-19 TO Children With Anxiety:
https://www.additudemag.com/explain-coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-adhd-child/
Strategies To Manage Anxiety and COVID-19:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-guide-how-to-manage-stress-and-anxiety/2331439/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/smarter-living/coronavirus-anxiety-tips.html
The Yale Child Study Center & Scholastic Collaborative for Child and Family Resilience has a resource to help children, families, and educators cope during this pandemic. First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic is a free 16-page downloadable workbook available in English and Spanish for children ages and can be found at the link below.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/education/coronavirusworkbook/index.html
Here is a free book in pdf form for children regarding the Coronavirus
https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Coronavirus_ABookForChildren.pdf
Here is another free book in pdf form for younger children regarding the Coronavirus
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://theautismeducator.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printable-.pdf__;!!ODYTt7Uqo6LDP14!1WY32Q_K6QsCc5Yf9RU8RTdNwFv5ZEi_3u6QwOr9SRtEjpOf8UbB0WLaTKAmP-AOFXcPd-EYa1hL$
Dealing with Cancellation of Your ADHD Teen’s Graduation Ceremony
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/find-new-ways-to-celebrate-your-teens-graduation/
Journaling and Mindfulness Apps:
www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/finding-an-assistive-technology/8-meditation-apps-for-kids?_ul=1*rcmb5f*domain_userid*YW1wLW5EY2JhSUZ4b3VWajJ4bnEzeW85cnc..
General Resources for Parents on Dealing with COVID 19
https://mailchi.mp/nyumc/csc-parental-guide-covid-19-1049030?e=ae44674aab
https://www.facebook.com/pg/NYUChildStudyCenter/community/?ref=page_internal
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/13/815715527/the-buzz-on-bee-barf-sticky-science-behind-bumblebee-vomit (the first portion is about covid-19 – in kid language)
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2020/03/covid-19?fbclid=IwAR2tV6nTW_VrMPLwyKQ_XfQaUI-UMHbKQsB88TFuB6OhmkALNduBigNEPSU
https://www.pediacast.org/coronavirus-covid-19-need-know-pediacast-455/
Coping Strategies for Parents and Families (my Psychology Today blog)
Parents and COVID-19: Helping Your Children (InfoAboutKids.com)
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/20/03/helping-children-cope-coronavirus-and-uncertainty
http://earlylearningnation.com/2020/03/a-parents-guide-to-surviving-covid-19-8-strategies-to-keep-children-healthy-and-happy/
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3210-tips-for-families-coronavirus
COVID 19 Resources from the Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Problem%20Behavior&utm_campaign=Weekly-03-16-20
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=teenagers%20and%20young%20adults&utm_campaign=Weekly-03-03-20
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-avoid-passing-anxiety-on-to-your-kids/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Problem%20Behavior&utm_campaign=Weekly-03-16-20
COVID 19 Resources from the National Association of School Psychologists
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. NASP has provided the following tips to help families reinforce a sense of control and r...
