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Why the Term ‘Virtual Autism’ Warrants Caution

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Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice

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Abstract

Autism, Ahead of Print.
The termvirtual autismhas recently been used to describe autism-like behaviors in young children following prolonged exposure to screens. The use of the wordautismin this context raises conceptual and ethical concerns by reinforcing outdated ideas ...