Commentary on “Online risk for people with intellectual disabilities”
Tizard Learning Disability Review
ISSN: 1359-5474
Article publication date: 3 October 2019
Issue publication date: 5 November 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the article regarding online risk for people with intellectual disabilities (ID).
Design/methodology/approach
This commentary is a reflection based on clinical practice and a recent pilot research study.
Findings
How we provide information is important both online and in training to keep people safe.
Practical implications
Information provision needs to consider content and medium alongside the needs of the recipient.
Originality/value
This paper reinforces the importance of how information is provided for people with ID.
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Citation
Oldreive, W.J. and Waight, M. (2019), "Commentary on “Online risk for people with intellectual disabilities”", Tizard Learning Disability Review, Vol. 24 No. 4, pp. 188-191. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-07-2019-0023
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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