Early Media Overexposure Syndrome Must Be Suspected in Toddlers Who Display Speech Delay With Autism-Like Symptoms

摘要

The identification of developmental problems in a child’s acquisition of speech is a core part of clinical observation. Conditions that can account for speech problems can be divided into primary, those for which no other etiology can be found, and secondary. Autism spectrum disorders are an example of such a secondary condition, and when a child is observed with speech delay, it is essential to pay attention to their socially interactive and communicative skills. In this article, we suggest that early media overexposure (EMO) is another condition of this sort.