No More Victims: Protecting Those with Autism from Cyber Bullying, Internet Predators, and Scams

New
Illustrated
2013
$16.22
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 bullying
- Online sexual predators
- Internet scams
Through 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.

Synopsis

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 bullying
Online sexual predators
Internet scams

Through 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.

$16.22

Quantity

20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 75
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Future Horizons
Published: 30 Nov 2013
ISBN 10: 1935274929
ISBN 13: 9781935274926

Media Reviews

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

Author Bio

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.