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When three families with young children begin to show symptoms related to autism, they try a 'screen fast' and discover remarkable changes in their children and relationships together. 

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“It’s a very difficult journey, but it’s a very beautiful journey as well.”
                                                        
— Mother of 5-year-old whose ADHD, language delays and autism related symptoms reversed after removing screens. Paris, France.

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So, what is Virtual Autism?

Virtual autism is a newly proposed term that describes symptoms triggered by excessive screen exposure (more than 2-4 hours a day for children under 3).

Researchers have also used the terms Early and Excessive Exposure to Screens Syndrome and screen time as an environmental trigger for autism-related behaviors. 

Clinicians and early interventionists often find a disappearance or remediation of symptoms when screen time is removed, including language delays, attention problems, and emotional and behavioral issues related to autism spectrum disorders.

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SNEAK PREVIEW & Special Q&A with Parents | April 10th - 13th

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Watch a 20 minute sneak preview of A STONE UNTURNED, with an online Q&A. You’ll hear from parents, researchers and autism specialists, sharing the latest scientific understanding of screen time and early child development.

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