A new US study suggests that sitting in front of a tablet or TV instead of playing with parents increases the risk of developing autism symptoms later in childhood. The study was conducted when the pandemic led many children around the world to stay at home all day and reduce interaction with other children. Internationally, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other scientific institutions do not recommend using screens for children under 18 months unless they are used for video communication. In addition, children under five years of age should not use the screen alone and should not exceed one hour, but adults should explain what they see.