Date: 25/07/2020
As wearing masks becomes more commonplace, some autistic children and young people may wish to or be expected to wear masks . Today we have two resources aimed at introducing the concept of wearing a mask . The first document is a colouring book and social narrative by Autism Little Learners
https://www.middletownautism.com/files/shares/Resources/Sat_25_July__Mask_Story_Coloring_Book.pdf
Our second resource is a desensitisation/graded exposure guide for practicing mask wearing, with ideas for both children and teenagers.
https://www.middletownautism.com/files/shares/Resources/Sat_25_July__Mask_desensitisation.pdf
Please also be aware that autistic people are exempt from wearing face coverings if they choose not to. A letter of exemption if available from the AsIam website at https://asiam.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Face-mask-letter.pdf