Table 1
Participants.
| NAME (AGE) | PARENT (AGE) | LIVING WITH | DAYTIME ACTIVITY | EVENING/WEEKEND ACTIVITIES | USE OF DEVICES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben (26) | Gillian (59) | Parents and siblings | Work | Going out with friends Special Olympics training | Mobile: Unsupervised (to communicate with others and to listen to music) Computer: Unsupervised (for browsing) |
| Philip (26) | Mary (59) | Parents and siblings | Day Centre | Staying home with parents or going out with parents | Mobile: Unsupervised (uses mobile to call his parents and relatives and to listen to music) Computer and tablet: Does not own one |
| Nicole (21) | Katie (54) | Parents and siblings | Day Centre | Staying at home or going to support groups | Mobile: Forbidden to use it Tablet: Mostly unsupervised (to listen to music) |
| Jana (19) | Josephine (55) | Parents and siblings | Work and School | Special Olympics training Going out with friends | Mobile: Unsupervised (to communicate with others and to listen to music) Computer: Unsupervised (for school and for leisure time) |
Figure 1
Experiencing independent living.
Figure 2
Experiencing overprotection.