Future of Cyber Safety and Autism
The omnipresent accessibility of the internet is easier now, more than ever, to find what you need with the click of a button. And while the availability of information and resources is extremely valuable, SARRC recognizes there are significant safety risks for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they navigate a sprawling online community.
“We have learned more and more of the risks associated with online activity and individuals with ASD, who may be especially vulnerable to those risks,” says Paige Raetz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, director of Teen and Adult Services at SARRC.