This webinar is geared at helping adolescents with autism understand some of the common social interactions online. Topics covered will include online humour, Instagram vs. reality, cyber-bullying and problem-solving through difficult social situations.
Other webinars in this series:
Online Safety Session 1 for Caregivers - Introduction to Cyber Safety
Online Safety Session 2 for Caregivers - Teaching and Upkeep for Your Adolescent About Online Safety
Online Safety Session 3 for Adolescents - Technical Safety Online - Do’s and Don’ts
Speakers:
Sarah Southey, MSW is a social worker providing therapy and employment supports to neurodiverse adolescents and adults. She specializes in anxiety and social skills supports
Nicole Lisi is a Masters of Social Work student at the University of Toronto and currently works as a Child and Youth Worker supporting dual diagnosis youth in developing life skills and emotion management
Katie Sedej is a self-advocate and secondary student who has many insights on online safety issues.