J Dev Behav Pediatr May 2020 PMID 30753173

Mobile Media Device Use is Associated with Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children.

Meta van den Heuvel, Julia Ma, Cornelia M Borkhoff, Christine Koroshegyi, David W H Dai, Patricia C Parkin, Jonathon L Maguire, Catherine S Birken

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The collection of discussions shows strong agreement with the article's conclusions, with posts referencing authoritative figures, health organizations like UNICEF, and scientific studies, reflecting high engagement and the perceived importance of limiting screen time in early childhood development. Words like 'referensi,' 'recommendations,' and direct citations highlight a shared understanding of the research's relevance and impact.

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Discussion consistently centers on the implications of screen time and language development, showing high interest.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study examined whether using mobile media devices is linked to communication delays in 18-month-old children and found that increased device use is associated with higher odds of expressive speech delay.
  • Most children didn't use mobile media devices daily, but among those who did, the median use was about 1.57 minutes per day, and greater use was connected to more expressive speech delays.
  • The research showed no connection between device use and other types of communication delays, highlighting a specific link between screen time and expressive speech development.

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Améliorée
@wordsmithtobe · X

@tanyakanrl Nder, ini bs jadi referensi buat para ortu yg mempertimbangkan ngasih screen time di bawah usia 18 bulan. Unicef pun merekomendasikan screen time di atas 18 bulan dan wajib dg bimbingan ortu. https://t.co/nDQqC5OVko

Mar 21, 2023 · 7 likes · 17 followers View post →
Meant2Prevent
@Meant2Prevent · X

Increased screen time can lead to speech delays in children according to Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel and Dr. Catherine Birken from @SickKidsNews @TARGet_Kids https://t.co/bIjeGZAaol

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 110 followers View post →
In Hoc Signo Vinces
@Fiatquotidianum · X

Mobile Media Device Use is Associated with Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children...Kids who spent more time watching screens at ages 2 and 3 did worse on developmental tests at the subsequent time points of 3 and 5 years. Common sense.

Oct 27, 2022 · 3,126 followers View post →
Pediatrics & Neonatology
@PediatricMeets · X

Mobile Media Device Use is Associated with Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children https://t.co/5eMO1XXhfG . . #pediatrics #neonatology #pediatrician #neonatologist #nurse https://t.co/0dA1bHcDki

Jul 12, 2019 · 602 followers View post →
Screenformation 2.0
@screenformation · X

@drdunckley Yes! Excellent article! There's no shortage of scientific research showing speech delays caused by screentime. Here's one from Feb '19. "Mobile Media Device Use Is Associated With Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children" https://t.co/jkw0GvdA4I

Jun 18, 2020 · 462 followers View post →
TARGet Kids!
@TARGet_Kids · X

RT @Meant2Prevent: Increased screen time can lead to speech delays in children according to Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel and Dr. Catherine Birke…

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 share · 321 followers View post →

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El uso de #DispositivosMoviles se asocia con el #RetrasoDelLenguaje expresivo en niños de 18 meses de edad (doi:10.1097/DBP.0000000000000630). #SistemaEducativo, #SaludPublica, #EducacionPublica, #SaludMental, #PoliticasDeSalud, #Nomofobia, #JoseMota, #ORIGENLAB, #HUELVA. https://t.co/j0kHYQrhpA

Apr 24, 2024 · 65 followers View post →
Améliorée
@wordsmithtobe · X

@tanyakanrl Nder, ini bs jadi referensi buat para ortu yg mempertimbangkan ngasih screen time di bawah usia 18 bulan. Unicef pun merekomendasikan screen time di atas 18 bulan dan wajib dg bimbingan ortu. https://t.co/nDQqC5OVko

Mar 21, 2023 · 7 likes · 17 followers View post →
In Hoc Signo Vinces
@Fiatquotidianum · X

Mobile Media Device Use is Associated with Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children...Kids who spent more time watching screens at ages 2 and 3 did worse on developmental tests at the subsequent time points of 3 and 5 years. Common sense.

Oct 27, 2022 · 3,126 followers View post →
TARGet Kids!
@TARGet_Kids · X

RT @Meant2Prevent: Increased screen time can lead to speech delays in children according to Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel and Dr. Catherine Birke…

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 share · 321 followers View post →
Meant2Prevent
@Meant2Prevent · X

Increased screen time can lead to speech delays in children according to Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel and Dr. Catherine Birken from @SickKidsNews @TARGet_Kids https://t.co/bIjeGZAaol

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 110 followers View post →
Meant2Prevent
@Meant2Prevent · X

Increased screen time can lead to speech delays in children according to Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel and Dr. Catherine Birken from @SickKidsNews @TARGet_Kids https://t.co/bIjeGZAaol

Oct 22, 2020 · 110 followers View post →
TARGet Kids!
@TARGet_Kids · X

RT @Meant2Prevent: Increased screen time can lead to speech delays in children according to Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel and Dr. Catherine Birke…

Sep 13, 2020 · 1 share · 321 followers View post →
Meant2Prevent
@Meant2Prevent · X

Increased screen time can lead to speech delays in children according to Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel and Dr. Catherine Birken from @SickKidsNews @TARGet_Kids https://t.co/bIjeGZAaol

Aug 7, 2020 · 1 share · 110 followers View post →
Screenformation 2.0
@screenformation · X

@drdunckley Yes! Excellent article! There's no shortage of scientific research showing speech delays caused by screentime. Here's one from Feb '19. "Mobile Media Device Use Is Associated With Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children" https://t.co/jkw0GvdA4I

Jun 18, 2020 · 462 followers View post →
Pediatrics & Neonatology
@PediatricMeets · X

Mobile Media Device Use is Associated with Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children https://t.co/5eMO1XXhfG . . #pediatrics #neonatology #pediatrician #neonatologist #nurse https://t.co/0dA1bHcDki

Jul 12, 2019 · 602 followers View post →
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