Pediatricians: Social Distancing, Mask-Wearing Affecting Child Development

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Playing with your peers is an important part of child development. However, kids aren’t socializing as much due to the pandemic, which doctors say is leading to concerning outcomes.
“We’ve seen some language delays and more social anxiety. The inability of a child to leave their parent and go play with other children,” said System Chair of Pediatrics at AHN, Dr. Joseph Aracri.
Dr. Joseph Aracri said this is the case particularly for toddlers.
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