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Online Safety - Social Story

Overview

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about how to be safe online.

A girl typing on a computer and wearing a purple headset.

The internet can be great for finding information, playing games, or even meeting people.

A blue shield with a checkmark inside next to a list of rules.

But there are rules you should follow to stay safe.

A map marker, a phone icon, and a bank building covered by a red circle with a line through it.

Don’t give personal information like your address, phone number, or bank information.

A man looking at a laptop and thinking,

You should avoid talking to strangers.

A man looking at a picture of a woman on his phone with a heart above him. There is a scammer, dressed in all black, looking at a laptop to represent online catfishing.

People are not always who they say they are and sometimes don’t do what they promise.

A red square with a white outline of a browser window at the top, and a white triangle with a white exclamation mark inside it, indicating a warning or error.

Avoid unknown or unsecure websites or chatrooms as these can be unsafe.

A computer with a lock icon on the screen to represent that it's password protected.

To help protect your privacy and safety, keep computers and accounts password protected.

A man and woman standing together. The man is wearing a backpack on one shoulder.

Only share passwords and account information with parents or trusted adults.

A doctor asking,

Sometimes people may need to access your personal information and accounts to help you.

A parent, a teach, and a doctor standing together.

These people can be parents, teachers, or doctors. They should ask permission first.

A cloud icon with a gear inside it, a tablet displaying a pie chart, a folder with a refresh icon, and a paper airplane represent data and cloud storage.

Always save the files on your computer in case there is a problem and things break.

The back of a person's head looking at a computer screen and saying,

If you feel uncomfortable when interacting with others online, leave the situation and ask someone you trust for help.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.