Why the Term ‘Virtual Autism’ Warrants Caution
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice
Published online on March 23, 2026
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 The use of the wordautismin this context raises conceptual and ethical concerns by reinforcing outdated ideas ...
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 The use of the wordautismin this context raises conceptual and ethical concerns by reinforcing outdated ideas ...