Online Safety for Autistic Children/Youth Virtual 1-hour POPARD Family School Liaison Workshop
December 18, 2025(12:00-1:00pm)
Research indicates that autistic young people seek greater online engagement. However, the literature also states that autistic children/youth may experience increased risks in online environments due to challenges related to social communication, pragmatic language, and vulnerability to cyberbullying. This session will:
Provide and overview of developmentally appropriate resources to share with children/teens to create awareness on the importance of online safety
Review how parents can partner with their children/youth to implement online safeguards for websites and popular games/apps
Explore additional considerations for the online realm of sexual health and safety.
About this Workshop:
Presented via Zoom (the Zoom link will be in your confirmation email - if you don't see a confirmation email, check your junk/spam folder)
Audience: This training is primarily intended for parents and families of students who are on the Autism spectrum, however educators and other professionals may attend
This FREE 1-hour workshop will include 45 minutes of content and 15 minutes of Q&A
Presenter: Veena Birring Hayer (email Veena directly if you have any questions: fsl@autismoutreach.ca)
When December 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Register below! Click the quantity dropdown box, select '1' and click CONTINUE.
