Can too much screen time cause autism symptoms?

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asked Jan 9, 2022 in Mental Health by nalvoid (1,210 points)
Can too much screen time cause autism symptoms?

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answered Jan 9, 2022 by Lamkerprist (3,840 points)

Too much screen time can cause autism symptoms to appear.

Autism can be triggered by watching too much TV.

However Autism itself is not caused by TV.

There's no one known main cause of autism.

Although the main cause of autism is thought to be genetics.

Autism can run in families due to genetics and genetic mutations.

If a parent or other immediate family member is autistic then you have a higher chance of getting born with autism.

There's high functioning autism and well as lower functioning autism.

The 3 causes of autism are.

Being born to older parents.

Genetic Mutations.

Having an immediate family member who is autistic.

Some ways you can prevent your child from getting autism is to stay healthy yourself during pregnancy.

Live healthy. Have regular check-ups, eat well-balanced meals, and exercise.
Don't take drugs during pregnancy. Ask your doctor before you take any medication.
Avoid alcohol.
Seek treatment for existing health conditions.
Get vaccinated.

The 3 main symptoms of autism are.

Socially Awkwardness.

Delayed Milestones.

The child or other person who has trouble with verbal and nonverbal communication.

Both parents are actually responsible for the genes that lead to autism although it's found that the father passes on more than 50 percent of their genes responsible for autism.

There is no known single cause for autism spectrum disorder, but it is generally accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function.

Brain scans show differences in the shape and structure of the brain in children with autism compared to in neurotypical children.

Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.

Children with Asperger's Syndrome exhibit poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech patterns, limited facial expressions and other peculiar mannerisms.

They might engage in obsessive routines and show an unusual sensitivity to sensory stimuli.

Asperger syndrome is a condition on the autism spectrum, with generally higher functioning.

People with this condition may be socially awkward and have an all-absorbing interest in specific topics.

Communication training and behavioral therapy can help people with the syndrome learn to socialize more successfully.

Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation.

The conditions autism and Asperger's syndrome are pretty similar but the only real difference between autism and Asperger's syndrome is that with Asperger's Syndrome there is no speech delay while in a person who has autism they might have a speech delay.

According to medical professionals Asperger's Syndrome is considered to be a less severe form of Autism.

There's also both high functioning autism and low functioning autism where someone with high functioning autism may seem pretty normal other than having a fear of speaking in front of others, having a hard time making eye contact etc.

And if someone has a lower functioning form of autism they would experience the same symptoms as a high functioning person with autism but it's more severe.

They may also have speech delays and an inability to focus properly etc.

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