Is Screen Time Stealing Your Child's Words? | CAPAAR | Speech Delay Awareness
In today’s digital world, screens have silently become a part of every child’s daily routine. From mobile phones and tablets to televisions and gaming consoles, children are exposed to screens much earlier than ever before. While screens can be entertaining and sometimes educational, parents across the world are now asking an important question: Is screen time stealing my child’s words? At CAPAAR, one of the leading child development centres and known by many as the Best Autism Centre in Bangalore , specialists have seen a steady rise in children showing signs of delayed speech, reduced eye contact, and limited social interaction. A large portion of these cases share one common factor— excessive screen exposure during early childhood . How Screen Time Impacts Speech Development 1. Reduced Human Interaction Human communication develops through real-life interactions—listening, observing, responding, and bonding. When a child spends long hours in front of a screen, they...