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  • Virtual autism is a condition generally seen in children
  • It is caused due to too much use of mobile phones
  • Experts advise limiting their screen time

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Virtual autism gripping 3% of children; know symptoms of the condition and why it's caused

Virtual autism is a mental illness that is commonly seen among children between the ages of 2 and 5. Know its symptoms.

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      Children of this era have mobile phones in their hands from when they are just toddlers. However, the National Centre of Biotechnology has warned about it saying that 3% children these days are falling prey to ‘virtual autism’. Lack of physical activities causes delay in their brain development.

      According to Dr Pankaj Mandaviya there are 8 major signs of virtual autism:

      • Asking for phone all the time
      • Not making eye contact while talking
      • Not responding to their names
      • Constantly repeating words of the videos they watch
      • Delay in learning to talk
      • Repeating a task again and again
      • Not being able to identify family members and relatives
      • Not being able to differentiate between colours or shapes

      Hence, experts advise parents to restrict their children's screen time as much as possible.

      Also watch: Survey reveals drastic rise in children's screen time since the pandemic

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