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flag A 2025 study links excessive screen time in toddlers to increased autism-related social symptoms, not autism itself.

flag A 2025 study by Singapore’s National University Hospital links higher screen time in toddlers aged 17 to 24 months to increased autism-related social communication symptoms, such as reduced pointing, sharing, and responding to name, though no direct autism diagnoses were made. flag Analyzing data from 5,336 children, researchers found an average of 1 hour and 18 minutes of daily screen use—exceeding national guidelines. flag The study, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, suggests screen time may disrupt critical back-and-forth interactions needed for early development, with younger children and those from lower-educated families at higher risk. flag No significant links were found with motor delays or sensory issues.

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