Correlation could have implications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism.
Allowing children under the age of 2 to have too much screen time may contribute to the development of atypical sensory processing behaviors, according to a new study from Drexel’s College of Medicine.
The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics on Jan. 8, analyzed data on television or DVD-watching among 1,471 babies and toddlers aged 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months from the National Children’s Study.
To assess the children’s sensory processing outcomes at 33 months, the researchers administered a questionnaire to parents or caregivers, designed to give insights into how children process what they see, hear, and smell.