COVID-19 - Resources for families Please see below some useful resources to support you and your family during these uncertain times.(please note, these resources are for information only and should not to be viewed as endorsements by the charity.) Don't forget, you can also access our telephone support service, allowing you to speak to a member of our care team to discuss your own needs and be signposted towards helpful resources and strategies. The service is open to young people, adults and families of those affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. Our aim is to provide support and services for those who display traits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing differences, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The service is for those pre, during and post diagnosis. To access the service, simply complete our enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch with you. Being at Home Cooking Activity Pack Activities Pack Resources for Home Education Daily challenge sheet Red, amber and green activity choices Twinkl Amazing Things Can Happen - autism resource pack White Rose Maths home learning Carol Vorderman's The Maths Factor Managing Mental Health and Wellbeing Fight, flight, freeze information sheet Fight, flight, freeze activity at home Dos and don'ts What is in my control and out of my control? Coping with stress during COVID-19 Helping children cope with stress during COVID-19 Top tips for dealing with anxiety Top tips for positive wellbeing Useful websites: Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ Young Minds - https://youngminds.org.uk/ Kooth online counselling service - https://www.kooth.com Suicide Prevention - http://www.stopsuicidenenc.org/ Travel You can get an Arriva Assistance card, which is also accepted by other providers, that allows you to be exempt from wearing a face covering. You just show the card rather than explaining: Arriva Assistance cards The National Autistic Society website: Coronavirus going out and shielding The government guidelines: Staying safe outside your home Social Stories You can find a number of Social stories, explaining different aspects of life during the COVID-19 outbreak on our Social Stories page. Online Safety CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency and is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people. CEOP helps children and young people under the age of 18 who have been forced or manipulated into taking part, or are being pressured to take part, in sexual activity of any kind. This can be both online and offline. The CEOP Safety Centre offers information and advice for children and young people, parents and carers and professionals. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button. Online bullying or other online concerns should not be reported to CEOP and children and young people should be directed to speak to an adult they trust, and/or referred to Childline, if they would like to speak to someone about how they are feeling. Think U KnowHome activity packs - available to download for various age groups to learn about online safety at home Practical tips - steps to take to keep your child safe online Net Aware Tips and Advice - including how to set content filters and how to talk to your child about online safety CEOP Safety Centre - how to report online sexual abuse Useful Apps Clear FearSupport to overcome anxietyhttps://www.clearfear.co.uk/ Calm HarmSupport to help to resist or manage the urge to self-harmhttps://calmharm.co.uk/ Useful Links and Information Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Coronavirus tips for families Coronavirus tips for schools Catalyst COVID Community Support TeamHelp will range from; shopping; providing essential food supplies; collecting prescriptions; walking or taking care of pets; listening on the phone and giving emotional support; signposting and other practical help.https://www.catalyststockton.org/covid-19-community-support/ Darlington Community Support HUBhttps://www.darlington.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/coronavirus/darlington-community-support-hub/ Hidden Disability Card https://hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/hidden-disabilities-exercise.html A card which indicates that you are out shopping/exercising PE with Joe WicksEvery morning at 9amhttps://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 Hobbycraft crafting challenges and project inspiration On Facebook, Instagram & TwitterEvery day at 11am David Walliams free audio story from the World’s Worst Children 2https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/ Learn basic sign languageMonday-Friday a video will be posted at 1pmhttps://youtu.be/rR2Zb7TbiOA Emergency Food Banks