We asked and 264 of you responded on what effects you think tablets and smartphones have on the overall development of young children. Here are the highlights:- 61% of the respondents were pediatric OTs.
- 53% of all respondents think that tablet/smartphone use delays social development in 0-5 year old children.
- 36% of all respondents think that tablet/smartphone use delays speech development in 0-5 year old children (although 34% responded no and 30% responded not sure).
- 56% of all respondents think that tablet/smartphone use delays fine motor development in 0-5 year olds.
- 69% of all respondents think that tablet/smartphone use delays gross motor development in 0-5 year olds.
- 46% of all respondents that that tablet/smartphone use creates behavioral problems in 0-5 year olds.
To view the complete results visit http://www.yourtherapysource.com/surveytableteffects.html
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