The term virtual autism resurfaced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Doctors share that toddlers, especially those born during the pandemic, not talking or having delayed speech hint towards virtual autism caused due to lack of social interaction and excessive exposure to screens
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- Pandemic babies not talking or having delayed speech might indicate virtual autism
- Toddlers with virtual autism display symptoms very similar to Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Mid-day.com speaks to health experts who share relevant insights on the condition
It is crucial to understand that virtual autism is not a diagnosis like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but a term with similar symptoms that resemble ASD. Virtual autism is equally concerning as experts say it impairs the child’s cognitive development.
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