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Too much screen time for infants connected with higher risks for autism spectrum disorders | Expert Opinion

Twenty years ago the average screen time for children under 2 was about one hour a day. As of a few years ago, that number had almost tripled and has likely increased during the pandemic.

A study shows that increased screen time for infants leads to an increased chance of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
A study shows that increased screen time for infants leads to an increased chance of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.Read moreCemile Bingol / Getty Images/iStockphoto