No More Victims: Protecting Those with Autism from Cyber Bullying, Internet Predators, and Scams

by Jed Baker

Overview

The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialize with others. Yet, it is also rife with the dangers of being victimized emotionally, physically, and financially. Trusting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, who are oftentimes socially isolated, are especially vulnerable to online predators. Finally, we have a resource to help prepare them for the minefields they may encounter on the Internet. In this much-needed book, Dr. Baker presents three main areas of concern for our kids: Cyber bullying Online sexual predators Internet scams Through Dr. Baker's invaluable advice, kids will learn what to look out for, whom to avoid, and how to protect themselves when they're communicating online.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935274940
Publisher:	Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date:	10/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	45
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Award winning author, Jed Baker, PhD, is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication differences. He writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors. Jed’s titles include Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome and Social Communication Problems; Preparing for Life: The Complete Handbook for the Transition to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome; The Social Skills Picture Book; The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond;No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior, and Overcoming Anxiety in Children and Teens, and School Shadow Guidelines. His work has been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, the CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel.

Table of Contents

Contents
 
Introduction
Types of Internet Victimization
How to Prevent Cyber Bullying
How to Protect Kids from Online Predators
Don’t Be a Victim of Internet Scams
Appendix A: “Be a Hero, Not a Bully” Contract
Appendix B: Use of Phone and Internet Contract
References
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

This book is essential reading for parents, teachers, and young adults to help prevent cyber abuse. Jed Baker gives good, practical advice!”
Dr Temple Grandin, author of The Way I See It and The Autistic Brain

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