A new study suggests that television screen time for children under the age of 2 is associated with sensory differences.

A new study suggests that television screen time for children under the age of 2 is associated with sensory differences later in toddlerhood. After 18 months of age, each extra hour of screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences. The study, led by researchers at Drexel University and published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that screen time can lead to poor quality visual and tactile skills and has negative effects on children's attention spans, focusing on nagging visual cues in an attempt to limit screen time exposure.

January 08, 2024
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