No More Victims

Protecting Those with Autism from Cyber Bullying, Internet Predators, and Scams

AvJed Baker

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialise with others. Yet, it is also rife with the dangers of being victimised 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 bullyingOnline sexual predatorsInternet scamsThrough 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-10-30
Mått:130 x 202 x 7 mm
Vikt:115 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Future Horizons, Inc
Antal sidor:94
Förlag:Future Horizons Incorporated
ISBN:9781935274926

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Mer om författaren

Jed Baker, PhD, is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organisation that serves individuals with autism and social communication problems. He is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, the Asperger Autism Spectrum Education Network (ASPEN), Asperger’s Network Support for Well-being, Education, and Research (ANSWER), the YAI Autism Center, the Kelberman Center, and several other autism organisations. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviours. He is an award-winning author of five books, including Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger 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; and No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior. His work has also been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, Fox News, the CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel.

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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

Innehållsförteckning

ContentsIntroductionTypes of Internet VictimizationHow to Prevent Cyber BullyingHow to Protect Kids from Online PredatorsDon’t Be a Victim of Internet ScamsAppendix A: “Be a Hero, Not a Bully” ContractAppendix B: Use of Phone and Internet ContractReferencesAbout the Author