Screens and the internet are part of most teenagers' daily lives, and for autistic teens and young adults, learning to use them safely and in balance is often treated as its own life skill.
Why This Is Taught Deliberately
Rather than assuming online habits will simply develop on their own, structured guidance on topics like screen time limits, recognising unsafe contact from strangers, and taking breaks can be built into a learner's wider skills programme.
Common Areas Covered
This can include recognising which personal information is safe to share, understanding that not everyone online is who they say they are, and building in regular breaks away from a screen during the day.
How Our Team Supports This
Dr. Charu Arora notes that internet and screen-use goals are usually set individually, based on a learner's current habits and the specific concerns a family raises, rather than following one fixed lesson plan for every student.
Involving Parents at Home
Because screen habits carry over between school and home, parents are often encouraged to use similar, consistent rules at home so that what is taught at GALS is reinforced day to day. If you'd like to discuss this for your child, Call 9990555423 or 8796958310, or message us on WhatsApp, to arrange a consultation.