We know the #COVID19 pandemic has particular implications for some people with neurodevelopmental conditions - not just from the virus itself but from the disruption, isolation and uncertainty it causes.

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. @TheBrainCharity have collated links to public health advice, updates and myth-busting here: https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/whats-on/news/917-coronavirus">https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/whats-on/...
. @MaxAppealUK have created guidance for people with 22q11.2 deletion, including advice on medication: http://www.maxappeal.org.uk/news/content.asp?ni=630">https://www.maxappeal.org.uk/news/cont...
. @mencap_charity have created an easy-read guide to COVID-19: https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/health/coronavirus">https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-an...
. @Autism have produced advice on talking to autistic people about these events, including social stories: https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus.aspx">https://www.autism.org.uk/services/...
. @NervetumoursUK have created this guide to high-risk conditions which commonly co-occur with neurofibromatosis: https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/downloads/Neurofibromatosis__Coronavirus-minus_header.pdf">https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/do...
. @theRCOT have created a guide to staying well when social distancing: https://www.rcot.co.uk/staying-well-when-social-distancing">https://www.rcot.co.uk/staying-w...
. @RCSLT have created a landing page with guidance for various conditions relating to speech and language: https://www.rcslt.org/news/covid-19 ">https://www.rcslt.org/news/covi...
. @tourettesaction have written the following on COVID-19 and the Tourette Syndrome community: https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/news-471-.html ">https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/news-471-...
. @WSF_UK have created advice for people with Williams Syndrome and families, including managing anxiety: https://williams-syndrome.org.uk/corona-virus/ ">https://williams-syndrome.org.uk/corona-vi...
. @Sibs_uk have created http://www.youngsibs.org.uk/ ,">https://www.youngsibs.org.uk/">... a platform for 7-17 year old siblings of disabled people to discuss their concerns and support each other
. @Autistica and @UniofNewcastle have put together this guide to the latest evidence and strategies for managing uncertainty and anxiety in autistic people: https://twitter.com/Autistica/status/1240926233212395522">https://twitter.com/Autistica...
. @CYPMentalHealth have produced a live briefing on the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people& #39;s mental health and relevant support services: https://twitter.com/CYPMentalHealth/status/1242079355511156737">https://twitter.com/CYPMental...
. @Unique_charity along with @clingensoc and @BritSocGenMed have put together this guidance for people with rare genetic disorders: https://www.rarechromo.org/covid19update ">https://www.rarechromo.org/covid19up...
The new @Autism hub for coronavirus-related resources and advice is available here: https://twitter.com/Autism/status/1242885787009585152">https://twitter.com/Autism/st...
. @RCSLT have collated these resources for speech and language therapists: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/covid-19/resources-for-slts">https://www.rcslt.org/learning/...
. @RADiANTCRG have collated a full list of resources for people with various NDCs within its remit: https://twitter.com/RADiANTCRG/status/1243972840539541504">https://twitter.com/RADiANTCR...
Here& #39;s @tourettesaction& #39;s information on COVID-19 and the Tourette Syndrome community: https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/index.php?p=145 ">https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/index.php...
. @Autism_Alliance have collated the existing emergency legislation ( https://www.autism-alliance.org.uk/covid-19-emergency-legislation/)">https://www.autism-alliance.org.uk/covid-19-... and current best practice ( https://www.autism-alliance.org.uk/covid-19-current-best-practice-website-links/)">https://www.autism-alliance.org.uk/covid-19-... surrounding COVID-19
. @ICANcharity have developed resources on how to talk to children and young people about COVID-19, as well as home-based activities for children: https://ican.org.uk/a-message-to-our-supporters-on-coronavirus/">https://ican.org.uk/a-message...
. @RettUK held a webinar on COVID-19 last week - catch up or see the Q&A in text format here: https://twitter.com/RettUK/status/1248872179946655744">https://twitter.com/RettUK/st...
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