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Investigation of Screen Time and Symptom Severity in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Otistik Spektrum Bozukluğu Olan Çocuklarda Ekran Süresi ve Belirti Şiddetinin Araştırılması

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48–57
Publication Date
2022-10-10
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Results: In our study, it was found that children with ASD use screens at an earlier age and for a longer period of time when compared to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Screen-based media (e.g. television, computer, cell phone, tablet) has become an increasingly important part of our life.
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Key Findings & Data:Also, our results indicated that longer daily screen time and longer periods of no interaction during screen time <24 months, >1 h ⁄ day were associated with the symptom severity of ASD.
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Conclusion & Impact:Results: In our study, it was found that children with ASD use screens at an earlier age and for a longer period of time when compared to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Otizm · Çocuklar · Ekran süresi

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Objective: Screen-based media (e.g. television, computer, cell phone, tablet) has become an increasingly important part of our life. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are known to be interested in limited subjects and highly attracted to screens. The purpose of this study is to investigate the time of screen use in newly diagnosed children with ASD and the association between screen time and symptom severity of ASD. Methods: The symptom severity of ASD was determined using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale. Information concerning socio-demographic characteristics, clinical data, and frequency and duration of children’s screen exposure since birth were collected during clinical interviews from the primary caregivers. Linear regression analysis was performed to examine the associated factors on symptom severity of ASD. Results: In our study, it was found that children with ASD use screens at an earlier age and for a longer period of time when compared to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Also, our results indicated that longer daily screen time and longer periods of no interaction during screen time <24 months, >1 h ⁄ day were associated with the symptom severity of ASD. Discussion: This study suggests that longer daily screen time in early childhood might increase the symptom severity of ASD. These results support that appropriate guidance and education for parents on how to optimize the benefits and potential harms of screen use may be a substantial preventive mental and public health service to support the socio-emotional development for early childhood.

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Amaç: Ekran tabanlı medya (ör. televizyon, bilgisayar, cep telefonu, tablet), giderek hayatımızın önemli bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Otizm spektrum bozukluğu (OSB) olan çocukların sınırlı ilgi alanları olduğu ve ekranlardan oldukça etkilendikleri bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, yeni tanı almış OSB’li çocuklarda ekrana maruz kalma süresi ile OSB’nin semptom şiddeti arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Yöntem: OSB’nin belirti şiddeti Çocukluk Otizmi Derecelendirme Ölçeği kullanılarak belirlenmiştir. Çocukların sosyo-demografik özellikleri, klinik verileri ve ekran maruz kalma sıklıkları ve süreleri ile ilgili bilgiler, birincil bakım verenlerinden klinik görüşme esnasında toplanmıştır. OSB semptom şiddeti ile ilişkili faktörleri incelemek için lineer regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmamızda OSB’li çocukların Amerikan Pediatri Akademisi önerilerine göre daha erken yaşta ve daha uzun süre ekran başında kaldıkları bulunmuştur. Ayrıca sonuçlar, günlük ekran süresinin artmasının, ekran süresi boyunca etkileşim olmadan <24 ay,> 1 saat ⁄ gün ekran başında kalmanın OSB semptom şiddeti ile ilişkili olduğunu göstermiştir. Tartışma: Bu çalışma, erken çocukluk döneminde daha uzun günlük ekran süresinin OSB’nin semptom şiddetini artırabileceğini düşündürmüştür. Bu sonuçlar, ebeveynler için ekran kullanımının yararlarının ve potansiyel zararlarının nasıl optimize edileceğine dair uygun rehberlik ve eğitimin, erken çocukluk döneminde sosyo-duygusal gelişimi desteklemek için önemli bir koruyucu zihinsel ve halk sağlığı hizmeti olabileceğini desteklemektedir.

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NALBANT, K., ERDEN, S. (2022). Investigation of Screen Time and Symptom Severity in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Çocuk Dergisi, Cilt: 22 - Sayı: 1, 48–57. https://ajindex.com/articles/483977

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