Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Robbie's First Flight

If you haven't yet watched this video of a young pilot taking his brother with WS on a plane for the first time, it is well worth 5 minutes of your time.


New Study Finds That People With WS Are at Higher Risk Online

Summary: http://www.futurity.org/facebook-williams-syndrome-1167732-2/

According to the study, adults with Williams syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder with mild to moderate intellectual disability, who frequently use social networking sites, such as Facebook, are especially vulnerable to online victimisation.

Read the original journal article here: Lough, E. & Fisher, M. (2016). Internet use and online safety in adults with Williams syndrome. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,