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Screen Addiction & Neurodiversity With Jason
Episode 11
In this episode, Jason explains why neurodivergent young people are so susceptible to screen addiction and overuse. He talks about what the real problem is and why taking a sobriety approach to gaming and screen addiction isn’t realistic or sustainable.
Jason shares what actually helps neurodivergent young people find balance in their screen use and how you can support them effectively.
Gaming and technology are not the problem. Understanding the real problem will increase your ability to influence and offer useful support.
What You'll Learn from this Episode:
- The two major reasons neurodivergent young people are so susceptible to screen addiction and overuse.
- Why video games are much more addictive now especially for neurodivergent brains.
- The problem with taking a sobriety approach to gaming and screen addiction.
- Why just taking away screens and game systems doesn’t work long term.
- The only thing we’ve found to help neurodivergent young people develop balance with screen use.
- Why gaming and technology is not the problem and understanding the pitfalls of thinking it is.
- What the real problem is and how to help.
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Published on 4 years, 2 months ago