Toddlers addicted to phones showing autism-like signs: Doctors
Updated On: 16 February, 2024 11:03 AM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
The term virtual autism resurfaced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Doctors share that toddlers, especially those born during the pandemic, not talking or having delayed speech hint towards virtual autism caused due to lack of social interaction and excessive exposure to screens
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It is crucial to understand that virtual autism is not a diagnosis like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but a term with similar symptoms that resemble ASD. Virtual autism is equally concerning as experts say it impairs the child’s cognitive development.
This term resurfaced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of us have overheard or even been a part of conversations about pandemic babies not talking or having delayed speech. Restricted social interaction is the key reason behind this as pointed out by experts.
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