Screen Use In Children And Impact On Development: What Has Changed?
Course: #9586Level: Introductory 1 Hour 8063 Reviews
According to the American Medical Association, too much screen time for children can lead to adverse effects, including poor sleep, delays in social and learning skills, obesity, and behavior problems. However, the pandemic led to a 50-60% increase in children's screen time. This course provides updated information about children and screens, explains the reasons for increased referrals, and shares practical strategies for minimizing negative consequences of screen use.
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Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 08943; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1172152; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Pediatrics
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the pros and cons of screen time use in young children.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 2-3 key areas of development that are negatively impacted by excessive screen use.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least 2 strategies that help minimize negative consequences of excessive screen time.
Course created on February 12, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Updated data and research |
| 10-40 Minutes | Description of areas impacted by excessive screen time |
| 40-55 Minutes | Strategies for overcoming negative behaviors associated with increased screen time |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Angie Neal
MS, CCC-SLP
Angie Neal is the SLP Contact and Program Analyst for Academics at the South Carolina State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services. She stays busy as LETRS Facilitator, a board member with the State Education Agency Communication Disability Council, and a member of the ASHA School Issues Advisory Board. Angie is the recipient of the Rolland Van Hattum Award for contributions to schools and the Nancy McKinley Award for leadership in Speech-Language Pathology. She is a published author of two books and presents on a wide variety of topics all across the United States using her animated presentation style to keep audiences engaged and leaving with information that they can apply the next day!
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Financial: Angie Neal received an honorarium for presenting this course. Angie receives profits from speech/language therapy materials she has authored, and contributes various works to "TeacherPayTeachers" online publication. Nonfinancial: Angie is a Board Member of the International Dyslexia Association (SC) and serves on ASHA’s School Issues Advisory Board.
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