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“The idea behind the book is very simple. Every day we see young children completely absorbed in some video device like a smart phone and completely oblivious to the social world surrounding them. The idea is this: one-way communication interferes with social experiences and development. If this…” quote by Leonard Oestreicher
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““The idea behind the book is very simple. Every day we see young children completely absorbed in some video device like a smart phone and completely oblivious to the social world surrounding them. The idea is this: one-way communication interferes with social experiences and development. If this interference occurs during the first two years of life in the right infant, the outcome will be a child with ASD.””

Leonard Oestreicher

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Early one‑year‑old children exposed to one‑way video lose social skills, risking ASD.

In simple terms: Screen time harms early social development.

Key Takeaway

Limit passive screens for infants.

Themes

development technology health

Mood

concerned informative

Type

research advice

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • early childhood programs
  • health policy

Key Concepts

child psychology early education

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much screen time is safe?
  • What alternatives foster social growth?
A Different Perspective

Screen can be educational if interactive.

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