Internet Safety
A 12-week evidence-based safety and social skills building program for motivated young adults who are interested in improving utilizing skills to help them navigate technology, with a primary goal of increasing safe practices and appropriate social interactions. Sessions will discuss basic concepts related to downloading content, maintaining passwords, avoiding illegal activity, and securing private information. Participants are taught important social and safety skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session. In addition to 12 weekly sessions, participants receive pre- and post-assessments.
Next Program
Starts September 2024
Fridays from 10-11:30am for 12 weeks
WHO IT’S FOR
Motivated young adults with autism or similar conditions who regularly use the Internet and other forms of electronic communication.
WHAT’S Included
12 weekly 1.5-hour group sessions
Pre- and post-assessments
Skills Developed
Safely navigating social media
Real friends versus computer friends
Online dating and relationships
Privacy and public versus private information
Identifying scams, fraud, and dangerous content
Handling cyberbullying and cyberstalking
Rules for digital communication
Inappropriate content and avoiding illegal activity
Online financial safety skills
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