Media Consumption by Preschool Children.
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a persistent neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, typically manifesting in early childhood. The rising prevalence of ASD has been discussed in relatio...
| Publicado en: | Deutsches Ärzteblatt International Vol. 122; no. 16; pp. 4 - 5 |
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Deutscher Aerzte-Verlag GmbH
8/8/2025
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