Helpful resources for families and autistic people

We've gathered helpful information and resources to help families, children, and adults during the COVID pandemic.

Rapid Antigen Tests

If you or someone in your family:

• shows symptoms of COVID-19,
• is attending a large public event,
• are visiting vulnerable family members or
• a close family member or colleague has tested positive to COVID-19,

you may be advised to perform a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).

We have prepared some useful tips and created a handy visual schedule to help you and your family perform these tests. You can view and download them below.

Tips to help a child when completing a Rapid Antigen Test

Tips to help an adult or teenager when completing a Rapid Antigen Test

Visual Schedules for Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT)

Helpful Resources

COVID-19 - Easy Read Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination - Easy Read Resources

NSW Health fact sheet for close contacts - Fact sheets

NSW Health fact sheet for secondary close contacts - Fact sheets

Fact sheet for COVID-19 casual contacts - Fact sheets (nsw.gov.au)

What to do if you are a close contact of a person diagnosed with COVID-19 | Coronavirus Victoria

COVID-19: Resources for Anxiety & Stress - Black Dog Institute

NSW 2021 COVID-19 Support Package

Federal Government COVID-19 Disaster Payment

Wearing a mask

Depending on where you are, it may be required to wear a mask in outdoor settings. People who can't wear a mask, including people on the autism spectrum, may need to carry either a doctor's certificate or a signed letter by a registered NDIS provider. Aspect has letters for our adult participants about mask-wearing. Please contact your Service Coordinator if you need one of these letters. Families of students of Aspect schools in Greater Sydney should talk to their doctor.

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