Coping with Uncertainty
For Families of Children with Disabilities
Parents and other caregivers play a critical role in helping children cope with crises, often ignoring their own needs in the process. However, caregivers must take good care of themselves so they are able to take good care of the children in their charge. Below is a collection of resources that are designed to help support both caregivers and children during this unprecedented time.
Our school based mental health partner, Vida Clinic, is offering teletherapy services to the Austin ISD community beginning Wednesday, Mar. 18. These services will allow adults and students to access quality mental health services right from their own homes. To learn more or schedule services, contact our Vida Clinic Care Team at 512-518-2209 or by email at vidacare@vidaclinic.org.
Additional resources to support parents, caregivers and children are given below.
Self-Care Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Vela Parent SPED Support Resources and Self-Care Groups
Vela is a non-profit support network for families of children with special needs
Care for Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators
Caring for yourself so you can then care for others
Support for Parents and Anyone Who Works With Children
SEL resources to plan activities at home, and manage stress and anxiety
Resources to Support Your Children
Resources for Learning From Home
A free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids
Engagement and Motivation
Learn research based approaches to successfully engage and motivate your child
Supporting Kids with anxiety
Researched based interventions and supports
SEL Lessons for Students at Home
Classes are targeted toward elementary school-aged children (K-5) and their parents/caregivers.
Appropriate Praise and Rewards
Strategies for motivating children in a positive and productive ways
Parent Tool Kit
Research shows those with higher social-emotional skills have better attention skills, fewer learning problems, and are generally more successful in academic and workplace settings. These skills can be taught and grown over time.
Coping with change
Tools for supporting children
How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
NY Times article to support conversations at home
Facts about Coronavirus for Kids
Brain Pop video helps to explain coronavirus to kids
Additional Resources
Please visit these additional resources for more information about taking care of yourself and your loved ones during this challenging time.
Mindful AISD YouTube Channel
This Mindful AISD YouTube consists of over 30 videos and growing.
Stop, Breathe, Think
Four ways to ease Coronavirus anxiety
Headspace
Free meditation links
Sounds True
Resiliance in Challenging Times
Artswave
Mindful music moments
Mindfulness Exercices
Browse acollection of free mindfulness trainings, meditation scripts and mindfulness worksheets
Daily Mindfulness and Compassion session
UCSD Center for Mindfulness
Mind Oasis
Community Meditation makes starting and maintaining a practice fun and easy.