Covid-19 Resources
We have compiled these links, tools, activities, and recommendations as a service to the community. Please follow the California Department of Public Health guidelines: stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. If you go out, keep at least 6 feet of distance.
State of California
DDS
Dept. of Developmental Services
CDC
Centers for Desease Control
If you, or someone you know is disabled, know your rights Download this PDF

Visual Covid-19 Information Sheets
Visuals to help explain the changes related to COVID-19” Each visual is 2 pages, 1 with pictures and 1 with written explanations. Use the one that will work best for you.
ENGLISH: PDF for Adults I PDF for School Aged Kids
SPANISH: PDF for Adults I PDF for School Aged Kids
Virtual Museum Tours
Search for “virtual museum tours” and select one that is of interest
30 Amazing Virtual Tours of Museums https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/
Virtual Field Trips
Search for “virtual field trips” and select one that is of interest
25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips Spring 2020 https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/
Discovery Education
https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/
Select a subject area and explore something of interest
Discovery Education
Select a subject area and explore something of interest https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/
Household scavenger hunt
Have a scavenger hunt in your house. Download a PDF – INDOOR I OUTDOOR
Have a Dance Party
Live Love Party (Zumba) Dance Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGUTuGsxfG-u7LLxuProS0v8Ln5ZtLN_q
Dance Anthem Classics https://youtu.be/7EZu2nYfWPw
Zumba | Dance Fitness https://youtu.be/rc0rhcCVN6w
Indoor Workout
Indoor workout led by someone in the home or use an online resource
30-Minute Hip Hop Fit Workout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWk19OVon2k
7-Minute Yoga Workout for Older Adults https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDLad2vOHkU
30-Minute fat burning home workout for beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC_L9qAHVJ8
Websites with more ideas and activities
Create CA’s #CREATEATHOME project has arts resources for everyone:https://createca.org/createathome/
Virtual Museum Tours
Search for “virtual museum tours” and select one that is of interest
30 Amazing Virtual Tours of Museums
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/
Virtual Field Trips
Search for “virtual field trips” and select one that is of interest
25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips Spring 2020
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/
Discovery Education https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/
Household scavenger hunt
Have a scavenger hunt in your house, backyard, or neighborhood. Download a PDF – INDOOR I OUTDOOR
Have a Dance Party
Play live music in the home or use an online dance party mix
34 Minutes of KIDS BOP Dance Along Video (34:07) https://youtu.be/sHd2s_saYsQ
Dance Party! Bounce Patrol (3:42) https://youtu.be/6R0v0ovq1hs
Brain Breaks ♫ Action Songs and Dance Songs for Children Playlist ♫ Move and Freeze ♫ Kids Songs (Playlist) https://youtu.be/gE7zCfxJ7bE
PBS Kids Shows Playlists
Dinosaur Train: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8HWWMcQEGRwHO2UzoBBWnbByuCpbRAE
Xavier and the Secret Museum: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8HWWMcQEGQZgy4fBMZpqEQfq1eQCJpe
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8HWWMcQEGR6I5FL_lIjPXOVi_Df8n1w
Indoor workout
Indoor workout led by someone in the home or use an online resource
Kids workout 1 Beginners https://youtu.be/L_A_HjHZxfI
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – A Cosmic Kids Yoga Video (Calming) https://youtu.be/KAT5NiWHFIU
Kids 20 Minute Workout – Playful Poses – 20 Online https://youtu.be/HauE2uyOHJY
Go Noodle – movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts https://family.gonoodle.com
Websites with more activities and resources
World Wildlife Fund Educational Toolkits https://www.worldwildlife.org/teaching-resources/
Coronavirus Resources for Students
Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus https://content.acsa.org/social-emotional-wellness/a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
Adjusting for COVID-19 for Children with Autism – PBS Social
https://www.pbssocal.org/education/adjusting-covid-19-children-autism/
Socialize virtually using the leading apps and software. Here are links to some of the most popular video phone and conference software.
ZOOM
Zoom is a video, phone, and conference application. Click this link to download – Download Instructions ENGLISH PDF I SPANISH PDF
FACETIME
Apple’s video call app. If you have an Apple phone or computer you already have Facetime. How-to Video
SKYPE
Skype is part of the Microsoft family of products. Click this link to download – https://www.skype.com/en/
This text, phone, and video app is compatible with Android or iPhone, Mac or PC. Click here to download – https://www.whatsapp.com
DDS – Direct Support Professional Training
Year 1/Year 2 Trainer and Student Resource Guides – https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/dspt/year-1-2-trainer-and-student-resource-guides/
Video Training Resources – Dspt-program-videos
Central Reach FREE CEU Library
(Free resource for 60 days)
Central Reach is offering all BCBAs free and unlimited access to our CEU library for 60 days. Below are additional directions to help you access the complete library. Please note: The coupon code will not work on individual courses.
1. Go to: https://institute.centralreach.com/bundles/free-unlimited-bacb-ceus-for-60-days-1
2. Click the subscribe button on the right
3. Click checkout
4. Enter coupon code CR-FREE-CEUS and click “Apply”
5. Click “Enter Payment Information” (No payment information will be required)
6. Click “Place Your Order”
Once you complete these steps, you will see a pop up with a “View Courses” button that will show you the entire catalog of free courses available to you for the next 60 days. Excludes third party and non-CEU content. If you have any questions or need additional assistance please contact: [email protected]
Autism Partnership Foundation FREE 40-Hour RBT Training
(Free 40-hour RBT Training Resource)
Autism Partnership Foundation is now offering a FREE 40-hour RBT training – for anyone – FOREVER. This 40-hour training is based on the 2nd edition task list and meets the requirements outlined by the BACB for individuals seeking their RBT certification. Your certificate indicating you have completed your 40 hours of training will be sent upon completion. Check out the video below in which our Directors of Research sat down with Sarah Trautman to discuss the development of this training. https://autismpartnershipfoundation.org/free-rbt-training/