Information and support, coronavirus

Here are some very useful links about what the coronavirus is and how to protect you and your family and some tips on how to look after ourselves emotionally during this period.

• WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE ANXIOUS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
• TIPS FOR COPING WITH OCD DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
• LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WHILE SELF ISOLATING
• COPING WITH AN EATING DISORDER DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

And much more here...

NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY
Coronavirus: Top tips for autistic people
Step 1: Give yourself time to absorb and process each piece of news; try only check the news at a few set points a day to stop yourself becoming overwhelmed
Step 2: Create a new schedule for yourself – include time for eating, resting and fun 
Step 3: Let people know how you would like to stay in contact during the lock down and your preferred method of communication
READ MORE...

• ADVICE FOR EVERYONE: COVID 19

WASHING YOUR HANDS

Sounds simple but this brilliant short video shows exactly how to do it perfectly!