Researchers Examine Link Between Screen Time & Speech Delays In Children

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Screens can captivate.
They can help children recognize letters, numbers, shapes and colors, and they can give busy parents a much needed break.
But, can a child’s interaction with handheld screens, like smart phones and tablets, affect their speech?
“The more time you spend on the screen, the less time you spend talking with people and hearing people,” Psychiatrist Dr. Gary Swanson said.
A study being presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Soci