Children who watched any television or DVDs at 12 months of age were twice as likely by 36 months to experience sensory processing differences compared to others.
Each extra hour of daily screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months.
Screen time has been linked to sensory processing differences in children as young as 12 months old.
Screen time has been linked to sensory processing differences in children as young as 12 months old. Each extra hour of daily screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Researchers at Drexel University analyzed data from the National Children's Study and found that children who watched any television or DVDs at 12 months of age were twice as likely by 36 months to experience sensory processing differences compared to others of that age. After 18 months, each extra hour of screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences.
Sensory issues can exist on their own, but are sometimes seen with conditions like autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The majority of children under the age of 5 are watching more screen time than is recommended. It's important for parents to limit their child's screen time until they reach the age of 3 as it can lead to developmental delays.
Television screen time is associated with sensory differences in toddlerhood.
Each extra hour of screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months.
Sensory issues can exist on their own, but are sometimes seen with conditions like autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Research shows that the majority of children under the age of 5 are watching more screen time than is recommended.
Children should be prohibited from screen time until the age of 3 as it can lead to developmental delays.
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Children who watched any television or DVDs at 12 months of age were twice as likely by 36 months to experience atypical sensory processing compared to others of that age.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in that it implies a direct link between screen time and sensory processing differences. The study only found an association between the two, not causation. Additionally, the article uses language such as 'typical' to describe sensory processing issues which can be misleading as there are many different types of sensory processing issues with varying degrees of severity.
The article states that children who watched any television or DVDs at 12 months of age were twice as likely by 36 months to experience “atypical sensory processing”. However, the study only found an association between screen time and sensory processing differences, not causation.
The article uses language such as 'typical' to describe sensory processing issues which can be misleading as there are many different types of sensory processing issues with varying degrees of severity.
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The article reports a study that found children who watched any television or DVDs at 12 months of age were twice as likely by 36 months to experience sensory processing differences compared to others. The study also found that each extra hour of screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months. This suggests bias towards the negative impact of television on children's development, and ignores any potential positive effects.
Children who watched any television or DVDs at 12 months of age were twice as likely by 36 months to experience sensory processing differences compared to others
Each extra hour of screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months.
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ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topics of screen time and sensory processing as they are reporting on research conducted by Drexel University. The article also mentions the Association of American Pediatrics (AAP) which may have financial ties to companies that produce screens for children.
The article reports that a study conducted at Drexel University found a link between screen time and sensory differences in toddlerhood.
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ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topics of screen time and sensory processing as they are reporting on research conducted at Drexel University. The article also mentions the Association of American Pediatrics (AAP) which may have financial ties to companies that produce screens for children.
The study was conducted by researchers at Drexel University.
Television screen time is associated with sensory differences in toddlerhood.
Each extra hour of screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that children should be prohibited from screen time until the age of 3 as it can lead to developmental delays. However, this statement is not supported by any scientific evidence presented in the article. The study only found a correlation between screen time and sensory processing issues at 33 months old, but did not establish causation. Secondly, the author states that children younger than 2 should not be allowed screen time and children aged 3 to 5 should only be granted one hour of screen time per day. However, this recommendation is based on a study published in JAMA Pediatrics from 2014 which may no longer be relevant due to advancements in research since then. Thirdly, the author implies that video chatting is an exception to the rule and does not have any negative effects on children's development. However, this statement contradicts previous studies which have shown that excessive screen time can lead to language delay, behavioral issues, sleep problems and problem-solving struggles.
The author claims that children should be prohibited from screen time until the age of 3 as it can lead to developmental delays. However, this statement is not supported by any scientific evidence presented in the article.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study published in JAMA Pediatrics as evidence for their claims. However, the study only analyzed data on children younger than two years old and did not include any information about older children or long-term effects of screen time. Additionally, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric when it states that
1-year-olds granted screen time had a 105% higher likelihood of experiencing sensory processing issues at 33 months old.
Each hour of daily screen time increased the child's chances of exhibiting sensory problems by23% at 18 months but dropped to 20% at 24 months.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by stating that the study found a link between screen time and developmental delays in children. This is an example of religious bias because it implies that parents who allow their children to watch screens are neglecting their spiritual well-being, which may not be true for all families. The author also mentions the growing rates of autism and ADHD as a concern related to screen time, implying that these conditions are caused by technology use rather than being genetic or environmental factors. This is an example of monetary bias because it suggests that parents who allow their children to watch screens may be contributing to increased healthcare costs associated with these disorders.
The study found a link between screen time and developmental delays in children.
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Adriana Diaz has a conflict of interest with the topic of screen time for children as she is affiliated with Drexel University which conducts research on this topic.
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Adriana Diaz has a conflict of interest on the topic of screen time for children as she is an author at JAMA Pediatrics and Drexel University. She also cites Dr. David Bennett and Dr. Karen Heffler in her article without disclosing their affiliations.
Television screen time is associated with sensory differences in toddlerhood.
Each extra hour of screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months.
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No Contradictions at Time
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The article by Eric W. Dolan on PsyPost links early childhood screen time to atypical sensory processing and implies that excessive exposure might negatively impact children's perception of their surroundings. However, the author fails to provide any peer-reviewed studies supporting this claim in the body of the article.
New research published in JAMA Pediatrics has found a troubling association between early exposure to screens and sensory processing challenges in children.
Fallacies
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study without providing any context or analysis of the research methods used in the study. Additionally, there is no evidence presented to support the claim that excessive screen time can lead to changes in brain connectivity and behavioral maladaptations.
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study without providing any context or analysis of the research methods used in the study. For example, when discussing the findings of a previous study that found changes in sensory experiences can lead to alterations in brain connectivity, there is no mention of how this was determined.
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a news release from Drexel University without providing any context or analysis of the research methods used in the study. For example, when discussing the findings that children who watched television or videos at 12 months had twice the risk of being in the high category for low registration compared with those who did not, there is no mention of how this was determined.
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a news release from Drexel University without providing any context or analysis of the research methods used in the study. For example, when discussing that higher screen time at 24 months was linked to more frequent sensation seeking, sensory sensitivity, and sensation avoiding behaviors, there is no mention of how this was determined.
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None Found At Time Of
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Eric W. Dolan has a conflict of interest on the topic of early exposure to screens as he is affiliated with PSYPOST which promotes and publishes articles related to psychology.
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The author Eric W. Dolan has a conflict of interest on the topic of early exposure to screens as he is affiliated with PSYPOST which publishes articles related to psychology and mental health.
Television screen time is associated with sensory differences in toddlerhood.
Each extra hour of daily screen exposure per day was associated with around a 20% increased likelihood of sensory processing differences after 18 months.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The author uses emotional manipulation by implying that too much TV will cause abnormal behavior in toddlers. The article also implies a causal link between screen time and sensory processing issues without providing any evidence of such a link.
`In the latest study, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Drexel University’s College of Medicine in Philadelphia demonstrated a link between TV viewing time and unusual sensory behaviors. This includes disengagement or disinterest in activities, seeking more intense environmental stimulation, and being overwhelmed by intense stimuli like loud sounds and bright lights`
`The team found that at 12 months screen exposure was associated with a 105 percent greater likelihood of exhibiting ‘high’ sensory behaviors`
`Too much TV might not make your child’s eyes go square, but it may affect their ability to process the world around them`
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics without providing any context or information about the credibility of the study. Additionally, there is no evidence presented that supports a causal link between screen exposure and children's outcomes.
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics without providing any context or information about the credibility of the study.
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None Found At Time Of
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Pandora Dewan has a conflict of interest on the topic of sensory processing outcomes and atypical sensory processing as she is affiliated with Drexel University which conducts research in this area. Additionally, Karen Heffler, MD who was quoted in the article also works at Drexel University.
Pandora Dewan has a conflict of interest on the topic of sensory processing outcomes and atypical sensory processing as she is affiliated with Drexel University which conducts research in this area. Additionally, Karen Heffler, MD who was quoted in the article also works at Drexel University.
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Pandora Dewan has a conflict of interest on the topic of sensory processing outcomes and atypical sensory processing as she is affiliated with Drexel University which conducts research in this area. Additionally, her article mentions Karen Heffler, MD who also works at Drexel University.
Pandora Dewan has a conflict of interest on the topic of sensory processing outcomes and atypical sensory processing as she is affiliated with Drexel University which conducts research in this area. Additionally, her article mentions Karen Heffler, MD who also works at Drexel University.
