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Becoming Autistic: How Technology is Altering the Minds of the Next Generation
In this provocative and informative book, Drs Rachael Sharman and Michael C. Nagel take the reader on a journey where nature and nurture intersect.
Becoming Autistic reflects the concerns of the authors and numerous neuroscientists around the world that environmental impacts, like too much screen time and the lack of socialisation, have neurological consequences on the developing brain. The consequences of developmental changes in young people due to screen use are increasingly being expressed as psychological and behavioural changes that very much resemble known disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.
This important book explores the pervasive impact of technology on the developing brains of young people. It raises questions regarding the trajectory of a generation that may be underdeveloped in aspects of interpersonal skills. Importantly, the authors offer practical ideas for ideas for correcting and changing the current course for many young people, so that subsequent generations can reshape the social norms and expectations of society and set new standards for a healthier outlook.
Becoming Autistic reflects the concerns of the authors and numerous neuroscientists around the world that environmental impacts, like too much screen time and the lack of socialisation, have neurological consequences on the developing brain. The consequences of developmental changes in young people due to screen use are increasingly being expressed as psychological and behavioural changes that very much resemble known disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.
This important book explores the pervasive impact of technology on the developing brains of young people. It raises questions regarding the trajectory of a generation that may be underdeveloped in aspects of interpersonal skills. Importantly, the authors offer practical ideas for ideas for correcting and changing the current course for many young people, so that subsequent generations can reshape the social norms and expectations of society and set new standards for a healthier outlook.
154 pages, Paperback
Published April 30, 2022
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April 24, 2022
I read this in 4 days it was so intriguing! Excellent book , regarding screen time and the development of the child’s brain. Multiple research studies that, show the detriment of non social skills on children’s/adolescents mental health. Most importantly, it’s not saying we need to get rid of technology. It’s telling everyone the importance of boundaries for children regarding screen time and the developing brain. It examines the cure being more time in nature, green spaces, and with real human interaction not screen virtual worlds. “It turns out that being in the grasp of Mother Nature for:
20 minutes per week lowers stress;18
30 minutes per week lowers blood pressure and risks of depression;19
90 minutes per week reduces rumination or the constant internal gazing of negative emotions;20 and
120 minutes or more per week results not only in better physical health but also in numerous measure of overall mental wellbeing.”
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Becoming Autistic
Rachael Sharman & Michael C Nagel
https://books.apple.com/us/book/becom...
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20 minutes per week lowers stress;18
30 minutes per week lowers blood pressure and risks of depression;19
90 minutes per week reduces rumination or the constant internal gazing of negative emotions;20 and
120 minutes or more per week results not only in better physical health but also in numerous measure of overall mental wellbeing.”
”
Excerpt From
Becoming Autistic
Rachael Sharman & Michael C Nagel
https://books.apple.com/us/book/becom...
This material may be protected by copyright.
March 22, 2024
Correlation thats been warped to sell a book that fits a researchers agenda
"virtual autism" is so insensitive. Autism is a naturally occuring difference in neurotype, and autists often use screentime as a way to self regulate and socialise. This researcher has also published books on outdated beliefs of sex differences in brains, completely ignoring medical consensus and expert opinions, relying instead on biased arguments.
"virtual autism" is so insensitive. Autism is a naturally occuring difference in neurotype, and autists often use screentime as a way to self regulate and socialise. This researcher has also published books on outdated beliefs of sex differences in brains, completely ignoring medical consensus and expert opinions, relying instead on biased arguments.
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