TAMPA (BLOOM) – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) encompasses a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. With the ...

Excessive screen exposure during critical developmental years may lead to differences in communication and social skills. “Virtual autism” is not an officially recognized medical diagnosis. Children ...

It is not uncommon at all for new parents to give their children a device just for a moment of peace or to finish that one thing. It seems harmless. But what if that glowing screen is doing more than ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Many people associate virtual reality headsets with interactive video games, but a researcher at the University of Missouri is using them for something far more important — helping ...

World Autism Day 2026: From mealtime cartoons to using phones as a quick distraction digital devices are everywhere. More than ever many parents are noticing small but worrying changes in how their ...