The Brain Charity

Neurodivergent young people often benefit from explicit and concrete guidance.

Rather than assuming they understand unwritten rules, parents can discuss specific expectations about online behaviour.

Topics to cover may include:

• who it is safe to communicate with online
• how to treat others respectfully
• what information should remain private
• rules around image or video sharing
• what to do if something feels uncomfortable or inappropriate
• managing screen time and offline breaks

Some families find it helpful to create written agreements or family digital rules that can be reviewed regularly.

Guidance from the UK Safer Internet Centre encourages families to develop clear digital expectations together.