Screen time isn’t linked to language delays in autistic children, large U.S. study finds

A large U.S. study found that screen time is not linked to language delays in autistic children, while shared book reading at home is associated with better language abilities. The research highlights that higher-income families may have stronger communication skills due to more frequent shared reading, but screen time does not negatively affect language development in autistic children. The findings suggest that environmental factors like shared reading, rather than screen time, play a significant role in shaping language abilities in autistic children.

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