Synopses & Reviews
The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialize with others. Yet, it is also rife with dangers of being victimized emotionally, physically, and financially - especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In this much needed book, Dr. Baker addresses three main areas of concern for our kids: cyber bullying, online sexual predators, and Internet scams.
Review
“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
Synopsis
The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialize with others. Yet, it is also rife with the dangers of being victimized emotionally, physically, and financially.
About the Author
Jed Baker, PhD, is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization 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), Aspergers Network Support for Well-being, Education, and Research (ANSWER), the YAI Autism Center, the Kelberman Center, and several other autism organizations. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors. 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 Aspergers 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. Visit his Web site at www.jedbaker.com for more information.
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
Types of Internet Victimization
How to Prevent Cyber Bullying
How to Protect Kids from Online Predators
Dont Be a Victim of Internet Scams
Appendix A: “Be a Hero, Not a Bully” Contract
Appendix B: Use of Phone and Internet Contract
References
About the Author