It is not uncommon at all for new parents to give their children a device just for a moment of peace or to finish that one thing. It seems harmless. But what if that glowing screen is doing more than ...

Excessive screen exposure during critical developmental years may lead to differences in communication and social skills. “Virtual autism” is not an officially recognized medical diagnosis. Children ...

Compelling theoretical reasons suggest the possibility of a causal link between excessive screen exposure in early life and the development of autistic-like symptoms later on. A large 2020 cohort ...