Internet use and risky online activities in children with developmental disorders: parental perspectives.
Objectives: This study aimed to identify Internet use and risky online activities in children with developmental disorders from the viewpoint of parents. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out with the parents of 407 children, aged between 6 and 17, who were receiving educational and rehabi...
| Published in: | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 72; no. 4; pp. 743 - 753 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2026
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