Screen Use In Children And Impact On Development: What Has Changed?

Name: Screen Use In Children And Impact On Development: What Has Changed?
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (7433 reviews)

Course: #9586Level: Introductory 1 Hour 7433 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.

Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics

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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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Presented By

Angie Neal
MS CCC-SLP

Angie Neal is the SLP Contact for the South Carolina State Department of Education, a member of ASHA's School Issues Advisory Board, a graduate of ASHA’s School-Based Leadership Development Program and a board member with the South Carolina branch of the International Dyslexia Association.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Angie Neal was paid an honorarium by SpeechPathology.com for this presentation. 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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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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