Screen time for children under 2 years of age could result in "atypical sensory" behaviors and other processing issues, a new study from Drexel University in Pennsylvania suggests.
Screen time for children under 2 years of age could result in "atypical sensory" behaviors and other processing issues, a study from Drexel University suggests.
Exposure to TV may affect babies and toddlers ability to process the world around them, new study suggests medicalxpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from medicalxpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
<p>Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense stimulation in an environment, or being overwhelmed by sensations like loud sounds or bright lights, according to data from researchers at Drexel’s College of Medicine published today in the journal <em>JAMA Pediatrics</em>.</p>