3 chapters across the catalog
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found an association between high levels of screen time in children ages one to three and increased odds of sensory processing differences. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends zero screen time for babies under 12 months. The hosts debate the severity of these findings and the challenges parents face when using screens as a "babysitter."
Jazz Hands, Clapping Bans, and Sensory Processing
A segment from "Good Morning Britain" features an advocate arguing for the replacement of clapping with "jazz hands" to be more inclusive of people with anxiety and hearing aids. The hosts, one of whom wears hearing aids, dismiss the claim that clapping is disruptive to the hearing-impaired. The movement is characterized as a "societal test" of compliance with extreme inclusivity standards.
IBM Watson Cancer Research, Sensory Processing Disorder
The segment revisits the hosts' prediction that IBM's Watson would be used to automate healthcare decisions, citing new reports on its role in cancer research. They also discuss the inclusion of "Sensory Processing Disorder" in the DSM-5, suggesting it is a way to pathologize and medicate normal childhood behaviors.
