The Effects of Screen-Time

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently imposed stringent guidelines for screen time. New clinical case studies have found that many young children who spend too much time watching screens display symptoms of autism. When parents take away the screens for a few months, the child's symptoms disappear. Considering this information, what are the changes we see in the developing brain when exposed to electronic screens? How much is too much?

In this course, clinicians will learn the risk factors and effects of screen time on the growing brain, understand the term "virtual autism", and learn effective treatment strategies to remediate or prevent these issues. This course will help participants educate their clients about this information, change treatment methodologies, prevent negative consequences of screen time, and treat symptoms quicker, and more effectively. This workshop will use effective teaching methods to give learners hands-on strategies to incorporate into their practice setting.

The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0-8.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• The effects of screen time on the growing brain, link to autism, and current recommendations
• Confidently educate clients and structure other methods of engagement