# For Children on the Autism Spectrum and their Families

—What is an appropriate attitude to take when the new coronavirus is spreading?

Children on the autism spectrum experience great anxiety when usual matters become “un-usual” and unexpected changes happen.At such times, the 3Ss—Safety, Security and Stability—are essential.

Above all, a guarantee of stability offers them the surest support.

In addition, we have learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake that the connection between people strengthens their power to keep on going.

Even if we are worried about direct physical contact with others, let’s appreciate our deeper connection and reinforce it through letters, phone calls, SNS, etc.

Now is the time to fight off psychological isolation as well as infection.