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How Kids With Autism Spend Screen Time

Watching TV

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) tend to be preoccupied with screen-based media. A new study by Paul Shattuck, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, looks at how children with ASDs spend their "screen time."

Senh: The study doesn't say whether or not watching too much tv or playing too much video games causes autism. It just says that autistic kids prefers to do those activities, and therefore parents should use those devices to teach their kids to be more social.

 

Court rejects violent video games law

Court rejects violent video games law

The Supreme Court has struck down a California law that would have banned selling "violent" video games to children, a case balancing free speech rights with consumer protection.

 

Couch-potato kids could be risking their hearts

Young children who spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games have narrower eye arteries than kids who are more physically active, ...

 

Nintendo 3D child eyesight fears

Nintendo 3D child eyesight fears

The eyesight of children under six could be harmed by 3D games played on Nintendo's forthcoming handheld console, the company warns.

 

Court to decide if state can regulate video games

Court to decide if state can regulate video games

The Supreme Court, wading into a thicket of free-speech and children's rights issues, agreed Monday to decide whether California can ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors....

 

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