This is eye-opening. The concept of virtual autism really underscores how critical early development is and how sensitive children’s brains are to environmental influences. If I had a child, I'd definitely keep them away from screens as much as possible and focus on real-world experiences and interactions. Thanks for shedding light on this important issue!
This is a powerful and eye-opening read. The concept of virtual autism is a timely reminder of how our modern environments—especially screen-heavy ones—can shape early childhood development in ways we’re only beginning to understand. It's encouraging to see that many of the symptoms are reversible with intentional changes. As someone who works in tech, it’s a call to action: we need to design for real human connection and support parents in making informed choices. “Unplug to connect” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a developmental necessity.
Not sure I like the term “virtual autism,” but I appreciate the explanation. FWIW, my son who is on the autism spectrum, also develops more relationships and engages in more interaction when screens are eliminated.
During two weeks at sleep away camp where the phones were not allowed, we picked up a very different young man.
Doesn’t seem their constant presence benefits children whether they have “virtual autism” or are actually autistic.
This is eye-opening. The concept of virtual autism really underscores how critical early development is and how sensitive children’s brains are to environmental influences. If I had a child, I'd definitely keep them away from screens as much as possible and focus on real-world experiences and interactions. Thanks for shedding light on this important issue!
My learning: https://glasp.co/kei/p/a1ad44583e100059bb69
This is a powerful and eye-opening read. The concept of virtual autism is a timely reminder of how our modern environments—especially screen-heavy ones—can shape early childhood development in ways we’re only beginning to understand. It's encouraging to see that many of the symptoms are reversible with intentional changes. As someone who works in tech, it’s a call to action: we need to design for real human connection and support parents in making informed choices. “Unplug to connect” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a developmental necessity.
Not sure I like the term “virtual autism,” but I appreciate the explanation. FWIW, my son who is on the autism spectrum, also develops more relationships and engages in more interaction when screens are eliminated.
During two weeks at sleep away camp where the phones were not allowed, we picked up a very different young man.
Doesn’t seem their constant presence benefits children whether they have “virtual autism” or are actually autistic.