What to know: U.K. organization Ambitious About Autism released a free children’s book to help autistic kids cope with COVID-19 anxiety.
Titled “The World Has Turned Upside Down,” the book aims to address the loss of routine and predictability during the pandemic that many people on the spectrum find especially challenging.
Ambitious About Autism is using the book to help raise funds for its COVID-19 relief fund. Routine, structure and predictability are incredibly important for autistic children, helping them manage anxiety and regulate their emotions in a world that is often very challenging. — Jolanta Lasota, chief executive of Ambitious about Autism The Frontlines: COVID-19 is having a major mental health impact on people around the
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