Research conducted by Dr. Karen Heffler, and colleagues, at Drexel's College of Medicine shows that the amount of screen time infants and toddlers are exposed to can effect development in the areas of: atypical sensory processing and sensation seeking, sensitivity and avoiding. Atypical sensory processing is associated with the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Both are medical/neurological conditions.
The American Acadamy of Pediatricians (AAP) discourages screen time for babies under the age of 24 months. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends screen time for under 2 years old be limited to educational programming with a caregiver. Dr. Heffler writes "Since screen time is potentially modifiable through parent training and education, we advocate for greater adherence to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations to avoid screen viewing in children younger than 18 to 24 months and for greater public awareness of the research involving the association between early-life digital media exposure and developmental outcomes.
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The American Acadamy of Pediatricians (AAP) discourages screen time for babies under the age of 24 months. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends screen time for under 2 years old be limited to educational programming with a caregiver. Dr. Heffler writes "Since screen time is potentially modifiable through parent training and education, we advocate for greater adherence to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations to avoid screen viewing in children younger than 18 to 24 months and for greater public awareness of the research involving the association between early-life digital media exposure and developmental outcomes.
For the full article, please go here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2813443
