Sad truth about autism #autismawareness #Autism #autismacceptance #autismmom | BI Phakathi

Because you asked: "Do you support autism awareness month or autism acceptance month?" I love the month of April but it's also a source of frustration at times. I literally get emails pitching the benefits of using one word over the another. I wanted to share a few thoughts.... #parenting #autism #ICYMI #Family #autismacceptance #autismawareness | The Autism Dad

-Virtual autism refers to autism-like symptoms in children due to excessive screen time and limited social interaction, rather than a neurodevelopmental condition.- **Symptoms**: Includes delayed speech, social withdrawal, lack of eye contact, and repetitive behaviors, resembling traditional autism spectrum disorder (ASD).- **Screen Time Impact**: Overexposure to screens, particularly in early childhood, can lead to reduced real-world interaction and hinder social and cognitive development.- **R