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A 2025 study links excessive screen time in toddlers to increased autism-related social symptoms, not autism itself.
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.
Analyzing data from 5,336 children, researchers found an average of 1 hour and 18 minutes of daily screen use—exceeding national guidelines.
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.
No significant links were found with motor delays or sensory issues.
Un estudio de 2025 relaciona el tiempo excesivo frente a las pantallas en los niños pequeños con el aumento de los síntomas sociales relacionados con el autismo, no con el autismo en sí.