{"id":16566,"date":"2023-09-19T23:27:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T04:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/last-drum.flywheelsites.com\/?p=16566"},"modified":"2024-01-10T15:09:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T20:09:50","slug":"social-media-use-and-autism-teens-and-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autism.org\/social-media-use-and-autism-teens-and-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pamela Wisniewski, PhD<\/a>, presents new research about the online and social media experiences of autistic teens and young adults. Her research findings emphasize teaching teens how to leverage technology to their advantage, stay safe while doing so, and cope with online risks when they are encountered. The presenter asserts that, as parents and educators, it is our job to teach autistic teens online safety skills so they can become well-informed and independent adults. She explains how autistic teens can be disproportionately affected (positively and negatively) by social media experiences, making it important to take evidence-based precautions that protect them from harm without limiting their ability to benefit from what the internet has to offer. The speaker highlights that digital guidelines will vary based on each individual\u2019s needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Handouts are online HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>