Small study finds toddlers take longer to respond to prompts while playing on a tablet. 63 toddlers were given a tablet and joint attention prompts. They took longer to acknowledge requests when playing games. Researchers suggest touch-screens may inhibit their early communication.
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Joint Attention Response Among Toddlers Exposed to Tablet Media Content
This cohort study examines the association of screen time with responses to joint attention prompts and behavioral requests among toddlers with neurotypical development.