Social vulnerability in Williams syndrome: A tendency to approach strangers

Riby, D.M.; Ridley, E.; Lough, E.; Hanley, M.

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the social profile associated with the developmental disorder, Williams syndrome (WS), and provide a specific focus on social vulnerability risk factors, such as social approach. To illustrate aspects of social vulnerability and social approach we introduce a case study on a 23-year old adult with WS and their parent. We link the core themes from an interview with the WS adult and their parent back to the existing literature. Finally, we discuss the challenges for future research in this area to inform both theory and intervention.

Citation

Riby, D., Ridley, E., Lough, E., & Hanley, M. (online). Social vulnerability in Williams syndrome: A tendency to approach strangers. International review of research in developmental disabilities, 175-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.irrdd.2017.05.001

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 5, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Jun 19, 2017
• Deposit Date: Jun 9, 2017
• Journal: International review of research on developmental disabilities.
• Print ISSN: 2211-6095
• Electronic ISSN: 2211-6109
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Issue: 52
• Pages: 175-199
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.irrdd.2017.05.001
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1357624