InternetMatters.org have shared their new resources to support families with neurodivergent children to keep them safe when playing games online, plus information on Family Pairing on TikTok.
Game On: New resources for parents of neurodivergent children
“Neurodivergent children experience digital spaces differently, which can make online safety more challenging for parents. To help, Internet Matters has created a suite of practical gaming-focused resources, developed in partnership with Roblox and Ambitious about Autism for World Autism Awareness Month. Check out our new screen time guide, packed with expert tips to help balance online and offline activities, and explore our parent stories content for real experiences and advice.”
“Lots of teens love TikTok! Whether your teen is a newbie or a seasoned user, we recommend that parents check out Family Pairing to help keep them safe while they’re enjoying the platform. You’ll need to set up a parent account and link with your teen, then you can manage their screen time, mute notifications and restrict content and who can contact them. It’s really easy to set up and we’ve created a step by step guide to help.”
According to Ofcom’s “Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report” from April 2024 84% of 3-4 year olds ‘go online’ and 27% of them also have their own mobile phone so any advice for families should be most welcome!
Parentzone have a new video and pack to help families and schools address online gambling through simple gaming called ‘Gaming or gambling‘. It’s part of their getting ready for the Christmas break resources!
