Tackling Technology: Navigating Safety for Neurodiverse Kids in the Digital World
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Via Zoom
Learn strategies to help neurodiverse and trauma-affected children navigate online safety and digital challenges.
Who else misses the days before parenting came with digital dilemmas? Technology safety is a concern for all families, but even more so for those raising children with trauma histories or neurodiverse needs. These children may be more vulnerable to the risks of the online world, including overstimulation, unsafe interactions, and difficulty with boundaries. In this session, we’ll explore why digital spaces can be especially tricky for these kids and provide caregivers with practical, effective strategies to support online safety, healthy tech habits, and open communication. Learning Objectives: Gain insight into why children with trauma histories or neurodiversity often face greater difficulties with technology. Learn effective strategies to enhance online safety for children. Develop techniques for having meaningful and constructive conversations with children about technology use. Presenter: Barb Clark is the Director of Training at Families Rising and head coach of the International FASD Caregiver Kickstart program. She is the parent of five young children, including one diagnosed with FASD. In April 2025, Barb herself was also diagnosed with FASD, bringing personal insight and authenticity to her work. Barb specializes in training and coaching on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), with a focus on challenging behaviours such as raging, lying, and stealing. Her presentations blend practical strategies with humor, honesty, and lived experience. A graduate of the University of Minnesota in Youth Development, Barb is passionate about changing systems and shifting mindsets. Her first book, Raising Kinds and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family Thrive, will be published on October 21, 2025.
