Coronavirus Social Visual Guide
Coronavirus Social Narrative
(Originally written during the COVID-19 pandemic)
During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, widespread uncertainty, disruption to daily routines, and the potential closure of schools created significant anxiety for many children and families. In response to this unprecedented situation, I developed a free Coronavirus Social Narrative as a supportive, informational resource.
This resource was created to help children and adults access clear, concrete information at a time when rapid changes and uncertainty were impacting everyday life. The intention was to reduce fear, support emotional regulation, and provide predictability during a period of global crisis.
Following consultation with families via social media, it became clear that there was a strong need for a structured visual narrative to help children understand what was happening and what to expect in the coming days and weeks. The social narrative was therefore designed in a flexible, page-by-page format, allowing parents and caregivers to include or exclude information based on what was relevant and appropriate for their own family circumstances.
Coronavirus School Closures
Given the likelihood of school closures at that time, the resource also included an optional visual countdown section. This was intended to support children in understanding, in a concrete and accessible way, when a return to school might occur, where such information was known.
The resource was made available as an instant download to ensure timely access for families and professionals.
To further support accessibility and inclusion, additional versions of the narrative were shared, including:
This resource was offered in the spirit of community support, collective responsibility, and care during an extraordinary global event. It reflects the practices and language of that time and was created to meet an urgent and immediate need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
