Internet Safety for Your Special Needs Child
Published on in Trisomy 21 Update
Published on in Trisomy 21 Update
Technology is pervasive in our lives and is beneficial to children with Down syndrome in many ways. But the internet also introduces the risk of cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate material, access to interactions with online predators, and exploitation because of revealing too much personal information. These are concepts that children, teens and adults with Down syndrome may have difficulty understanding.
Here are some ways parents can maintain some oversight of their children’s internet activities:
Contributed by: Alyssa Siegel, MD
Categories: Special Needs Safety Tips