Electronic Screen Media Use in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Gwynette, McLeod F.; Sidhu, Shawn S.; Ceranoglu, Tolga Atilla

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2017.11.013

Cited by 49 publications

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“…With the attraction and safety that online gaming and internet use presents to individuals with autism, it stands to reason that ASD populations may be at a greater risk for developing problematic behaviours when engaging with such technologies. Previous studies and reviews have demonstrated an association between autism and electronic media use, where individuals with ASD spend more hours a day watching television, playing videogames and using the internet (Engelhardt et al, 2013;Griffiths, 2010;Gwynette et al, 2018;Slobodin et al, 2019). Individuals with 'subclinical autism' or heightened ALTs may also display difficulties with social interactions and communication, as well as engaging in restricted/ repetitive interests.…”

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Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review

Murray

Koronczai

Király

et al. 2021

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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The present study investigated the association between autism and problematic internet use (PIU) and gaming disorder (GD). A systematic literature search was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A total of 2286 publications were screened, and 21 were deemed eligible for inclusion in the review. The majority of the studies found positive associations between PIU and subclinical autistic-like traits with weak and moderate effect sizes and between PIU and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with varying effect sizes. Additionally, individuals with ASD were more likely to exhibit symptoms of GD with moderate and strong effect sizes. Future research would benefit from high-quality studies examining GD and PIU at a clinical level and their relationship with both clinical and subclinical autism.

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confidence: 99%

Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review

Murray

Koronczai

Király

et al. 2021

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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“…Youth with ASD typically spend more time using digital media than those without; one survey found that adolescents with ASD spent at least 4.5 hrs per day on screens, compared to their typically developing siblings who spent 3.1 hrs per day on screens 48. Children with ASD game for an hour more on average than neurotypical children, and similar to those with ADHD, youth with ASD may struggle to control their time engaging with digital media, responding angrily or emotionally when asked to stop 49,50.…”

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<p>Problematic interactive media use in teens: comorbidities, assessment, and treatment</p>

Pluhar

Kavanaugh

Levinson

et al. 2019

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Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU), aka internet or video game addiction, is increasingly presenting to pediatricians for care. The majority of youth now use mobile media almost constantly to communicate, learn, and entertain themselves, but for some, uncontrolled video gaming, social media use, pornography viewing, and information-bingeing on short videos or websites contribute to functional impairment. PIMU can result in academic failure, social withdrawal, behavioral problems, family conflict, and physical and mental health problems. There is no formal diagnosis to describe the spectrum of PIMU behaviors and therefore no standardized therapeutic interventions. Anticipatory guidance will help identify youth at risk and empower parents to recognize and prevent problems. In addition, epidemiology and etiology indicate that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), affective disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may predispose to and, in some cases, result from PIMU, offering opportunities for effective treatment by addressing underlying pathology that is manifesting itself in the interactive media environment. Efforts to establish evidence-based diagnoses, develop and evaluate therapeutic strategies, and to train clinicians in recognition and care of PIMU are reviewed.

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“…It is also clear that some children who are overexposed to screens at an early age may be children with preexisting autism spectrum disorders, as these children are known to have a particular predilection for screens. 17 We are convinced, however, that an abolition of screen use should be introduced to every child displaying the clinical characteristics we note, as the recovery of interactions between parents and children associated with a media break are of benefit to everyone.…”

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confidence: 92%