Social Media (SEND)

SHARING CONTENT

Online risks like sharing inappropriate content are higher for children and young people with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs and disabilities. They are more than twice as likely to share inappropriate images, including nude selfies, than their neurotypical peers. Here are resources to help keep them safe online.

TECHSAFE SOCIAL NARRATIVES

Social Narratives worksheet – When I Share Pictures

TECHSAFE GUIDES

Supporting your neuodiverse teen to be safe and positive on Social Media

ACCESSING CONTENT

Online risks like accessing inappropriate content are higher for children and young people with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs and disabilities. They are 4 times more likely to access content that encourages behaviours or ideas which are potentially dangerous. Here are resources to help keep them safe online.

TECHSAFE SOCIAL NARRATIVES

Social Narratives worksheet – When I see information on Social Media

Think U Know

Being Social Online: What Parents and Carers need to know

BULLYING

Online risks like bullying are higher for children and young people with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs and disabilities. They are twice as likely to be cyberbullied than their neurotypical peers. Here are resources to help keep them safe online.

TECHSAFE GUIDES

Cyberbullying Quiz

GROOMING / CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (CSE)

Online risks like Grooming are higher for children and young people with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs and disabilities. They are more than 3 times as likely to be persuaded into unwanted sexual activity or to feel controlled online. Here are resources to help keep them safe online.

TECHSAFE GUIDES

Live Streaming guide

GROOMING RESOURCES

Think U Know

What is sexual grooming?

NSPCC 

Advice from the NSPCC

TIME MANAGEMENT

Time management whilst online can be hard for children and young people with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs and disabilities, they often find it hard to put down their screens. Here are resources to help keep them safe online.

TECHSAFE SOCIAL NARRATIVES

Social Narratives worksheet – When I spend time on my device

TECHSAFE GUIDES

Managing Screen Time with your neurodivergent child or young person

SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES

Internet Matters Social Media Advice Hub

To help your family navigate the risks and rewards of social media

TECHSAFE SOCIAL MEDIA APP