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4 months agoToo young for screen time: Watching TV linked to sensory disorders in kids
TV screen time for children under 2 years old is associated with sensory differences, similar to those seen in autism spectrum disorder.
Each additional hour of screen time for children under 2 years old is linked to a 20% increased likelihood of atypical sensory processing.
Most children start using screens well before their second birthday, despite recommendations against screen time for children under 2 years old. [ more ]