Autism rates in the United States are climbing, as are rates of those addicted to smartphones, gaming, and online content.
Now, there’s evidence that early exposure to one is significantly linked to the other.
Screen Time in First 2 Years of Life Linked to Later Autism Diagnosis
Research reveals a complex relationship between screen time, social factors, and autism spectrum disorder diagnoses in Australian children.
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
