Online Safety for Children & Teens on the Autism Spectrum: A Parents & Carers Guide

by Nicola Lonie

Overview

Children and teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be particularly vulnerable to online threats and dangers and this practical handbook (updated in 2025) explains how you can help your child to navigate the internet safely.

Providing all the information needed to monitor, educate, and guide your ASD child's technology use, this book discusses key concerns such as:

- Cyberbullying
- Grooming
- Hacking
- Parental controls
- Social networking
- Technology addiction

The risks and the warning signs to look out for are clearly explained alongside useful advice and examples from real-life experiences.

The practical solutions in this book will give you peace of mind and ensure that your ASD child and/or teen can enjoy the educational and social benefits of the internet in safety.

For more information please visit: www.nicolalonie.co.uk

Nicola Lonie has enjoyed over 20 years' working in the Autism field as IT Specialist & Webmaster for an autism charity and then as Online Safety Consultant.

As well as working on a wide variety of Autism projects over the years, she has designed and presented online safety courses to children with Autism and ADHD in schools.

She is the mother of an adult son with autism and currently Director and Founder of VR4Autism - bringing the educational and social benefits of fun fully immersive and interactive Virtual Reality to the Autism Home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798317643393
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	03/27/2023
Edition description:	3rd Edition
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Nicola Lonie has enjoyed over 20 years’ working in the Autism field as IT Specialist & Webmaster for an autism charity and then as Online Safety Consultant.

As well as working on a wide variety of Autism projects over the years, she has designed and presented online safety courses to children with Autism and ADHD in schools.

She is the mother of an adult son with autism and currently Director and Founder of VR4Autism - bringing the educational and social benefits of fun fully immersive and interactive Virtual Reality to the Autism Home.