Screentime, Early Experiences, Later Consequences

A Heffler-lead team determined that “Greater early-life digital media exposures may be associated with atypical sensory processing. Further research is needed to understand why early media exposure is associated with specific sensory-related behaviors, including those seen in autism spectrum disorder, and if minimizing screen media at a young age can improve subsequent sensory-related outcomes.” Data about TV and video exposures were collected at 12, 18, and 24 months old and regarding sensory processing at around 33 months old. Karen Heffler,…

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