Impact of Screen Time Over Early Developmental Stage of Children and Its Relation with Occurrence of Autism Like Features in Post COVID Era

Abstract

Screen exposure in early infantile stage of a child can directly affect the sleep cycle and the circadian rhythm that is responsible for the development of multiple psychological issues like developmental and cognitive impairment, memory deterioration and obesity. Persistent and prolonged exposure of screentime in the early infantile stage leads to the development of sensory issues and behaviors which leads to autism like features such as sensory integrative disorders, social isolation, lack of reciprocation, communication difficulties, lack of peer group interaction, emotional control issues, auto-regulation and various behavioral issues among children during their early developmental stages.