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This is a list of various resources related to COVID-19 for people with ASD and their families. It
was created by the Autism Ontario.

List of Resources to Help Us Through COVID-19

Individuals who are employed or in school and have an impairment in physical or mental functions
and have paid for certain medical expenses can, under certain conditions, claim the disability
supports deduction. You may be able to deduct the expenses that you paid in the same year and
only the person with the disability can claim expenses for this deduction.

Disability Supports Deduction (Disponible en Français) 

Dr.&nbsp;Mark Messenger is a pediatrician located in the Fredericton area.NOTE- A referral from a family doctor is required for a&nbsp;pediatrician

Dr. Mark Messenger (MD)

Taking the Journey is a comprehensive resource for families who require information and
strategies to ensure their child has the best opportunity to live a good life. It features chapters on
transitioning from high school to adult life, post-secondary education, work, housing, etc.

Taking the Journey

Interactive Autism Network was established at Kennedy Krieger Institute (USA) and facilitates
research that will lead to advancements in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders.
The link given above is devoted to autistic adults and issues they can meet. Research-based
information is given, as well as, parents’ advice and support.

Interactive Autism Network. Adults with Autism

This is a video that was recorded by Autism Community Training with three guest speakers,
mental health clinicians: Dr. Grace Iarocci, Dr. David Worling, and Professor Anthony Bailey. In
this video they are answering questions about COVID-19, related anxiety in people with autism
and how to handle it.

Autism, Anxiety and COVID-19

It is a tool for those who have mastered Phases I and II of PECS. This app is designed for use in any
setting to help teach the concept of “wait” and encourage learners to wait successfully.