Autism and Screen Time: What the Research Actually Says and How to Set Limits That Work
If you're an autism parent, you've probably experienced this: Your child can spend hours glued to a screen — YouTube videos, Minecraft, Roblox, the same movie on repeat — with a level of focus and calm you rarely see elsewhere. And you've probably also felt the guilt that comes with it.
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