Under 7s (SEND)
Online Safety Resources for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including autism and ADHD
TECHSAFE GUIDES
Starting right with TechSafe Under 7s
VIDEO
Goldilocks (a hashtag cautionary tale)
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 am watching videos
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 SOCIAL NARRATIVES
Social Narratives worksheet – When Players talk to me online
VIDEO
Stay Safe Online, Stay Happy Online
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.
Think U Know
What is sexual grooming?
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
VIDEO
I can’t tear my child away from their screen!
VIDEO
How does it feel when I use tech for too long?
UNDER 7s RESOURCES
Digiduck
A collection of 5 stories created to help parents and teachers educate children aged 3 – 7 about online safety
Smartie the Penguin
An online story for 3 – 7 year olds