With children increasingly dependent on cell phones, the expert strengthens the danger of excessive use among neurodicing children
Neurodicants are more vulnerable to excessive screens and need to follow.
The excess of children in the face of screens worries families and health workers. But the situation becomes even more alarming when we talk about children and neurodicjecting teenagers, such as those with autistic spectrum disorder (tea) and hyperactivity attention deficit disorder (ADHD). This audience has a greater vulnerability to digital dependence on difficulty of self -regulation, behavioral rigidity and even innocence in the face of the virtual environment, where often they cannot distinguish between reality and fiction, evil and play.
The risk of digital dependence of children on neurodicants
“The screens offer immediate and predictable reinforcements such as sounds, colors and images, which can be attractive and even serve by the form of emotional regulation. But if used in excess, they reduce social interactions, influence sleep and strengthen limited interests”, explains Caroline Espíndola, the clinical coordinator of the group.
Because children with ASD and ADHD are more vulnerable
According to her, the impacts on the development of neurodicants are wide and deep: from the reduction of tolerance to activities that require concentration to social liabilities, since contact with the screen does not require skills such as looking into the eyes or respecting changes in language. In addition, excessive use can generate irritability crisis, compromise food and compromise school services.
Individualized control of the use of screens
Screenship control should always be individualized, especially in the case of atypical children. More important than the absolute moment of use is to evaluate the function of technology in the life of the child. “For neurodicants, the screen can be a communication tool, sensory self -regulation or free time. Therefore, it is not enough to limit, it is necessary to understand the role and offer predictable and strengthened alternatives,” he says.
Alternatives to replace time in front of the screens
An example accompanied by the psychologist was that of an autistic child who used the tablet as the main form of self -regulation. Brusque withdrawal generated crisis and family conflicts. The solution found was gradually replacing the function of the screen with blocks and sets sets, activities that also offered visual and tactile stimuli. The result was positive, since the child began looking for non -digital resources independently to calm down and the family routine became quieter.
Among the options that usually replace the use of screens there are sensory activities, such as gaming paste, melma, kinetic sand and painting. In addition to memory games, puzzles; Motor games such as Jumping Rope, Trampolines and Hula Hoop. And also simple daily tasks, such as preparing a snack or organizing the table. These experiences favor autonomy, bring the child closer to the family and contribute to the development of social skills.
Source: Terra
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